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Ultramarathoner to Thru Hiker
Journey to Vermont Long Trail: Ultramarathoner to Thru Hiker My journey into ultra running started with taking up running as a source of therapy but also helped kickstart my weight...
Journey to Vermont Long Trail: Solo Backcountry Camping
Journey to Vermont Long Trail: Solo Backcountry Camping “She is the type of woman who needs alone time. She feels deep, she thinks even deeper. Her alone time allows her...
Algonquin Bound: How to Canoe Camp/Portage OR how not to??
Algonquin Bound: How To Canoe Camp/Portage 101 - or how not to?! My best friend, Justin had mapped out this epic, yet ambitious journey in the massive Algonquin Park....
My Why
I get asked all the time “why” I spend so much time wandering amongst the trees. Hours to days to weeks disconnected. No matter the season. When I am out...
19 Days of Intermission Featuring Florence
On the list of displaced people from Florence, it is unlikely that Appalachian Trail thru-hiker might pop up. Yet, we are here. The trail, our home, is closed. We are...
Anxiety Ascent: Why I’m off the trail
I wake up in my room, surrounded by four walls and my black cat walking over my down comforter. The air conditioning is cool and my bed is soft. This...
Thoughts From the Trail Via Some Audio Clips
A little trip down the mental lane of a Thru-hiker on the PCT
“Bro Culture” and the Thru-Hiking Community
There’s been a lot of talk recently about “bro culture” on long trails and in the outdoor industry in general. Last week, I experienced it firsthand on the Pacific Crest...
Balancing Caution and Bravery: The Sunrise Summit of a Snow-Coated Mt. Whitney
Upon entering the Sierra in 2017, I was greeted with snow. Snow that made every peak look more dramatic and all the valleys beautiful. Snow that made me learn to...
Giggles’ Gear Modifications and Tips for a Thru-Hike That Starts Tomorrow or Is Still in Your Dreams
Everyone has their own way of doing things on a thru-hike, whether it is how they attach their umbrella to their pack, when they take a break for dinner, or...