Katina Daanen

Becoming Part of An Annual Migration

Becoming Part of An Annual Migration

Like migrating geese and spawning salmon, I find myself moving in and out of formations, stronger hikers pass me and I pass others struggling.

May 24, 2017 : Katina (Arachne) Daanen
Back At It: Lashing Out My 2016 Thru-hike

Back At It: Lashing Out My 2016 Thru-hike

Turns out the pain I experienced last summer was temporary. Like childbirth. And here I am back doing it again. I have now traipsed along 1400 miles of the trail...

May 10, 2017 : Katina (Arachne) Daanen
It’s A Wonderful Life

It’s A Wonderful Life

For many people, hiking the Appalachian Trail, like high school, has the potential to be either the best or worst time of your life. From casual acquaintances to the kindness...

Dec 22, 2016 : Katina (Arachne) Daanen
“I Am Back Where I Belong But Still Decelerating.”

“I Am Back Where I Belong But Still Decelerating.”

I am far more alone over these last two weeks paddling in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness than on any of the 110 days spent hiking the Appalachian Trail...

Oct 25, 2016 : Katina (Arachne) Daanen
A Trail Less Traveled: The Northern Forest Canoe Trail

A Trail Less Traveled: The Northern Forest Canoe Trail

This lesser known northeast water trail is young compared to its land-based cousin, the Appalachian Trail. Officially completed in 2006, as of 2015 less than 100 people have been recorded...

Jul 9, 2016 : Katina (Arachne) Daanen