Preparation
Trail Advice For A Newbie On The JMT
However, I have been able to get a little mountain fix by giving some trail advice to a friend who is just departing on the John Muir Trail (JMT). I...
‘Tis the Sneezon
Although I obsessively planned most of my hike, there's one thing I didn't plan for, but I vowed that it wouldn't stop me. That thing is allergies.
Prepare For Takeoff!
One moment you're thinking of a date way off in the future. The next, that moment is one week away. One week until I say goodbye to my boyfriend, my...
How to Train With No Mountains: An Austinite’s Guide
So, I will be hiking the AT in 2016. All I have to do is prepare myself. I live in Austin, TX, and there are no mountains. Luckily Austin has...
The Magical Makings of Memorable Trail Food
Most of us love food. Food can be a great motivator—especially when someone else is conjuring hot dishes of fried goodness in large quantities. It can be equally as appreciated...
Did You Sleep in the Woods Yet?
The first time I stood on the Appalachian Trail was at Perkins observatory on New York's Bear Mountain, in 1983. My father took my brother and me camping, the three...
Saving money pre-hiking
When I finished paying for school, in January, saving for the hike became my first financial priority. Of course, in a minimum wage job, saving is a challenge. Especially...
“Leg Work” – Preparing for Our Thru Hikes
Springtime is finally upon us! While many people on this site are feeding their Springer Fever by reading about others on their AT thru hike, for me it means getting...
Yoga Exercises for Hikers [Video]
A moving meditation. Staying present in the moment. Enhancing awareness and experiencing something larger than yourself. Finding steadiness and ease. Yogis and hikers have more in common
Gearing Up
Much of my preparation for the Appalachian Trail has involved shopping. Lots and lots of shopping. This has been both fun — researching gear, scrutinizing specs, making decisions, opening up