finances
I Have A Permit–What Now?
After the stress of figuring out the permit process, worrying about whether or not you'll snag one and then the giant sigh of relief when you get that sweet confirmation...
Beyond Gear: A 36-Point Planning Checklist for Health, Home, and Finances
It’s easy to think that getting the right gear is the key to a successful thru-hike. Building the ideal kit for your hiking style certainly does make your hike more...
5 Tips For Thru-Hiking on a Budget: It’s Possible
Wait, I'm Paying How Much to Hike? According to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, the average thru-hiker spends around $1,000 per month while hiking the AT...and this doesn't even cover the amount
An Honest Conversation About Money, Part 3: Every Day I’m Hustlin’
Get a peek into my personal finances and prep in Part 1, and then get some tough-lovin' on how to cut back expenses in Part 2. You’ve planned, you’ve budgeted,...
An Honest Conversation About Money (in Three Parts)
Part 1: A Financial Snapshot, and Plans for the AT TL;DR: with a little financial awareness, planning, and hard work, money doesn’t have to stop you from hiking the
T-minus 100
I am now less than 100 days away from putting my "normal" life on hold for six months. And by normal, I mean having more than one pair of skivvies...