Mental prep

Real Talk: The 5 Stages of Post-Trail Grief

Real Talk: The 5 Stages of Post-Trail Grief

So you’ve walked 2,200 miles, given six months of your life to accomplish a goal that few will ever achieve, created an entirely new world for yourself both socially and...

Jan 31, 2023 : Anna Crafton
Emotional Rollercoaster 10 Days Prior to a Thru-Hike

Emotional Rollercoaster 10 Days Prior to a Thru-Hike

Jitters. Anxiousness. Nerves. Excitement. Worry. Fear. My mind felt unsettled and scattered as I went through the remaining to-do lists on a repetitive loop. Have I ordered everything I needed...

Mar 29, 2022 : Kate is Kate