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Conflict & Frustration – Long Trail Edition Part 7

Conflict & Frustration – Long Trail Edition Part 7

The Facade That Everything is Perfect This is the hardest part of the journey for me to write about. When people romanticize the idea of a thruhike they forget to...

Aug 23, 2024 : Jake Barrella
Sierra Mountains – It’s all downhill from here!

Sierra Mountains – It’s all downhill from here!

The culture of the PCT is inspiring. There is a saying that has stuck with me which is “the trail will provide”.  It’s a frame of mind that what you...

Aug 22, 2024 : Audrey
Vermont in All Her Glory – Long Trail Edition Part 5

Vermont in All Her Glory – Long Trail Edition Part 5

Awaken the Passion I wake up in a cozy bed in an air conditioned room. Today is the summit of Mount Abe. Cool Trail Mom is back in and ready...

Aug 19, 2024 : Jake Barrella
It’s Not All Fun and Games – Long Trail Edition Part 4

It’s Not All Fun and Games – Long Trail Edition Part 4

Back to Hiking Murph and I hop on the bus and it's back to trail. I feel extremely clean. I shaved the beard and had a nice shower before we...

Aug 16, 2024 : Jake Barrella
Into Vermont and then home

Into Vermont and then home

Day 109 Shaker Tent Site To Cookie Lady -- AT Daily Miles 21.0; AT Total Miles 1566.7 It thunder stormed or rained most of the night. Plus, it was very windy....

Jul 11, 2024 : Jeff McCorkle
Hiker Introduction: Wheezy Rabbit & The Wonderland Trail 2024

Hiker Introduction: Wheezy Rabbit & The Wonderland Trail 2024

Hiker Introduction:  Wheezy Rabbit: My name is Shannon (aka Wheezy Rabbit). I am a Colorado Trail thru-hiker, AT section hiker, rock climber, trail runner, artist, outdoor professional, and

Jul 5, 2024 : Shannon Gleespen
Finishing Connecticut

Finishing Connecticut

Day 103 Kent, CT To Cornwall Bridge, CT -- AT Daily Miles 12.6; AT Total Miles 1484.5 Another scorching day in the 90s. It’s hard to drink enough water on days...

Jul 3, 2024 : Jeff McCorkle
Trail Legs, Meat, Garlic, and Crosses

Trail Legs, Meat, Garlic, and Crosses

The trail continues. It winds back and forth, goes up and down. A day on trail is becoming the normal day. A standard against which all other days are measured....

Jun 19, 2024 : Pyro
The gr5 days 1-3

The gr5 days 1-3

The gr5. The day I start. The day of sand. The day it rains. Day 1  Distance: 34,8 km Sleeping place: camping jachthaven de meeuw (recommend) It’s 7 O'clock, I...

Jun 11, 2024 : Lonit
Hiding from the Sun on the AT

Hiding from the Sun on the AT

Excessive ultraviolet radiation from the sun causes skin to wither, blister, and burn. I guess whatever tan I acquired on previous hikes is gone. My skin is excessively sensitive to...

Jun 5, 2024 : Pyro