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“Uphill Battles: Mental and Emotional Challenges of a PCT Thru-Hiker, Part 2 of 2”

“Uphill Battles: Mental and Emotional Challenges of a PCT Thru-Hiker, Part 2 of 2”

Continued from the first half of this article Uphill Battles: Mental and Emotional Challenges of a PCT Thru-Hiker, Part 1 of 2 that covered both physical and environmental hurdles to...

Feb 27, 2023 : Wesley Black
12 Tips for Thru Hikers Separated from Their Spouse

12 Tips for Thru Hikers Separated from Their Spouse

In April of 2014 I set off on my six-month long journey from Springer to Katahdin, but left my husband behind. It was the perfect time in my life to...

Jan 10, 2015 : Ashli Baldwin
6 Tips for Choosing a Thru-Hiking Partner

6 Tips for Choosing a Thru-Hiking Partner

Hiking alone isn’t for everyone. During my 2014 thru-hike I made the decision to hike with a partner and never regretted it. A good hiking partner will help to motivate...

Dec 26, 2014 : Ashli Baldwin
Preparing Your Relationship for a Thru-Hike

Preparing Your Relationship for a Thru-Hike

Thru-hiking with your significant other? Get your relationship ready for the challenges of the trail. . . There you both are, sitting starry-eyed in the middle of a pile of...

Aug 13, 2014 : Jen Magnuson
Sunshine!

Sunshine!

Last night in previous hostel: I am reading a lot of the beautiful well-wishes from lots of people - some I haven't heard from in years - and in my...

Mar 22, 2014 : Sarah (Ent)