shelters
Sleeping with Strangers: Part 1
Oh, hi, class of 2018! Notebook here. Congratulations on your decision to take the plunge and make a thru-hike attempt! That took a lot of guts! One thing you might...
Gimme Shelter: The Pros & Cons of Sleeping in Shelters on the Appalachian Trail
What factors make the shelters along the Appalachian Trail completely desirable... and avoidable.
Keeping Food Safe from Rodents While Backpacking
We know about bears. They are strong, crafty, hungry, and potentially very dangerous. Though I consider bears to be a huge threat to be treated with respect, I also hold...
Noro Not Nero
I was full of excitement when I started the seven mile, 2,900 foot ascent up to Sassafrass Gap Shelter. I had just left behind the comforts of the Nantahala Outdoor...
This Post is About School, But I Promise It’s Not Boring. In Fact…It’s Awesome.
Ok, I know you may be asking yourself, "what the hell is this girl posting about?" So, let me preface this post my introducing myself a little! Hi, my name...
Shelter Etiquette on the AT
Here you are: living in the woods, freed from the constraints of society, liberated to be as filthy and disgusting as a dung beetle in a privy, and yet what...
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What Are the Best Shelters on the Appalachian Trail? [POLL]
With more than 250 shelters lining the 2,185 miles of the Appalachian Trail, there's going to be a bell curve of quality (and those who've been on the Trail will...