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An Ode to My Broken Trekking Pole: Going Emotionally Ultra Light
With every step I took my trekking pole got a little shorter. Every time it hit the ground it seemed to shrink. I tried locking it again and again but...
The Dirt on the Trail: Chapter 9
Dalton and Cheshire, MA We all slept pretty well at the Cookie Lady's place. Elmer Fudd, Bubba, Bobo, Frisbee, Gumby and I took turns mowing the yard, a favor for...
Hiking for a Cause: PCT 2018 to Empower Girls in Nature
In 2016, I launched a soul-searching journey of a lifetime. Now, it's time to repay the universe for the abundance I experienced when I committed to hiking the AT. I'm thrilled to announce...
The Dirt on the Trail: Chapter 8
500th Mile and Mass on Sunday We left Jesse a thank you note for letting us stay at his place in Salisbury, gave Chance the dog some love, then headed...
The Dirt on the Trail: Chapter 7
Destination: Pharmacy The antihistamines I took overnight helped prevent further swelling, but I still had a cankle. We passed by Shenandoah Mountain which was painted with a 911 Memorial Flag,...
The Dirt on the Trail: Chapter 6
New Jersey to New York and July 4th The next day was short, but we finally got to see some bears. After hearing about how many bears are in New...
The Dirt on the Trail: Chapter 5
I'm Finally Back I'm back on the trail after 8 weeks recovering from a case of "granny bones" (I got a stress fracture in my lower right tibia). To be...
As The Thru-Hiker World Turns
Happy Summer Solstice and World Naked Hiking Day! Hope everyone is enjoying their days and not getting too sunburned if you're out there hiking in your birthday suit. It's been...
Why I Love Hiking Culture
Hikers are a unique breed. They come in many forms and from many different backgrounds. There are day hikers, and overnight backpackers, thru hikers and hikertrash. But although each...
How My Dog Survived a Thru-Hike With Me: Keeping Them Healthy
I dashed down the trail trying to beat the setting sun. My dog, No Shame was 20 feet ahead of me excited about the sudden increase in pace. The switchbacks...