Hiking
The PCT Is Calling – My Dog, That Is
What About Fido? I am helpless and ridiculously in love with my rescued, and slightly feral, puppy dawned Dingo. She is a one-year-old German Shepherd - Aussie Cattle mix who...
Zombies Don’t Thru-Hike
The safest place to be during the next ZOMBIE infestation will be on the trail ... because "zombies don't thru-hike".
How to Safely Post Your Thru-Hike on Social Media
Many people are astounded when I tell them of my and Alex’s plans to thru-hike Michigan’s Upper Peninsula this summer. Their astonishment stems from a few areas, and is usually...
96 Days | You Want Me to Finish the PCT in What?
A red flag appeared on my email box gently alerting me to a new message. I opened my inbox fully expecting a spam message or perhaps a new recipe to...
PCT Eat Your Heart Out
What are you going to eat? I shrugged my shoulders as I hesitantly explained my ultralight weight goal and how I do not plan on bringing a stove to achieve...
A Watermelon Hiker: Pacific Crest Trail, Here I Come!
Plus-Size novice hiker attempts Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike 2020
Wind River My Route
“I found the perfect hike,” Cricket sent in a text along with a link to a video. “It’s called Wind River High Route (WRHR), roughly 80 miles, there will be...
Pox & Puss Episode #70 – Eavesdropping with Dan Koeppel
In this episode we talk with Dan Koeppel about his article The Legend of Baltimore Jack in Outside magazine. Dan was searching for an article to write for Outside when...
Thru-Hiking with Wildfires: Risk Factors and What You Need to Know
Wildfires can happen anywhere in the country. Here's the info on why fires happen and what you need to know to stay safe.
Gear Review: Outdoor Research Wayward II Sun Shirt
While the Wayward II doesn't blow me away in any one category, it’s overall performance balanced many features that are important on a long-distance adventure - breathability, temperature-regulation, coverage, comfort...