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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
Hey humans out there! Well, I've made it to mile 700-plus of the PCT. Walking around 20 miles a day, I have a lot of time for reflection, thinking, zoning...
“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 community 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...
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Why Do Hikers Take Naked Summit Photos? [Not Safe For Work]
Yes, there is National Hike Naked Day and yes, there is a TV show called "Naked and Afraid" about being naked in the wilderness, but I can promise you that...
The Truest Things about Hiking the PCT
I have been struggling with what to write after getting back from hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 2017. Not for lack of things to say, but rather out of...