pre-hike jitters

It’s the Final Countdown!

It’s the Final Countdown!

And so it begins, the waiting. It is March in Saskatchewan, very much still winter here. I am counting down the days before my Appalachian Trail thru-hike start. It is...

Mar 20, 2022 : Lisa Helene Stretten
First Day Jitters and Tornadoes

First Day Jitters and Tornadoes

Day one brought a lot of emotions. I woke up excited and nervous. As I made my way to Amicalola Falls to sign in, the nerves gave way to happiness...

Feb 24, 2019 : Chad Sanborn
“You’ll Find All Your Edges”

“You’ll Find All Your Edges”

It’s safe to say that people who embark on absurd undertakings are looking for a meaningful experience beyond the surface-level features of it. Of course you have to love the...

Mar 3, 2016 : Notebook