#longdistancebackpacking

The Art of Slowing it Down: Ultra-marathoner to Long Distance Backpacker

The Art of Slowing it Down: Ultra-marathoner to Long Distance Backpacker

The Art of Slowing it Down: Ultra-Marathoner to Long Distance Backpacker One foot in front of the other, no matter the pace, it is fascinating where our feet can take...

Feb 10, 2025 : Keri Bowzaylo
Bliss thru hikes the AT NOBO 2024 Intro

Bliss thru hikes the AT NOBO 2024 Intro

Hey there everyone! Welcome to my new blog. For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Alyssa aka “Bliss”.  I am excited to share my stories with...

Jul 20, 2024 : Alyssa Cass
The Greater Western Loop

The Greater Western Loop

Greater Western Loop I am starting my next big hike soon with my partner Not Ready. We plan to start with the Continental Divide Trail and head sobo (southbound). We’ve...

Jun 17, 2024 : Captain Planet
The Trek Before the Trek

The Trek Before the Trek

The Journey to the Trail Here I am, in Lordsburg NM, waiting anxiously for tomorrow to come. It already seems like forever ago that I was snuggling with my pup...

Apr 14, 2023 : Mountain Goat
Tahoe Rim Trail 2023 – Back to where the passion started!

Tahoe Rim Trail 2023 – Back to where the passion started!

I have been asked a lot what adventures I have planned for next year. And to be honest it took me a bit mentally to go there after Vermont. I...

Nov 8, 2022 : Keri Bowzaylo
Let the Gear Reviews Begin! My Backpack for the Long Trail

Let the Gear Reviews Begin! My Backpack for the Long Trail

Let the gear reviews begin! Review #1 - My backpack!!! When choosing the right backpack, I highly recommend a proper pack fitting at a reputable outdoor store.  I have a...

Oct 24, 2022 : Keri Bowzaylo