motivation
Books, Podcasts, and Ted Talks to Inspire Your Next Adventure
Get inspired and motivated to pursue your dreams with these books, podcast episodes, and ted talks that approach subjects including processing fear, finding inspiration, hacking your motivation, journeys of mental...
What’s Your Motivation?
A thru-hikers first step should not be on the trail but in the head, determining his or her motivation for taking the journey. It is claimed that every story, even...
From One Classroom to Another – Education on the Trail
April 10 was the last day of classes at Mount Allison University in a small New Brunswick town called Sackville, my mind was in two places at once, I needed...
Encountering Change: Friend or Foe?
One thing the Appalachian Trail hasn't changed for me is my stubborn inability to grasp certain fundamental concepts. For instance-change management. The notion of perpetual control over
Hiking, Dancing, And Sunglasses – A Memorial To Joe
Last weekend I went to the funeral service for my friend Joe. I met Joe and his greyhound, Flyer, at a local lake more than 15 years ago when I...
Bugs Bunny Isn’t The Only One Who Needs A Carrot
Having people to visit, meals to be shared, places to stay, even a wedding to attend, became my metaphorical dangling carrot(s). Except unlike the horse/donkey/mule who never actually gets to...
Fear as a Motivator
As hard as I try to clearly define my personal why, my reasons for thru-hiking continue to be ill defined and somewhat vaporous. I listen to others provide clear reasons why...
25 Quotes to Inspire Your Next Outdoor Adventure
Get inspired, or get pumped about your next big hike!
Meditations in Nature: Quotes to Inspire and to Live By
Some quotes to live by, to motivate, and to get your butt on the trail already!
Why the AT?
You've heard about the white blazes. You've seen the pictures of breathtaking views taken from mountaintops. You know about the rocks and the rain and the mice and the moose. Those...