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Restful Days at Home, Recharging Body and Soul

Restful Days at Home, Recharging Body and Soul

The snow has melted, the trees have leafed-out and the black flies are out and biting with a vengeance. I have walked so far and found myself right here. Again.  

May 16, 2018 : Evan Johnson
Pre-Trail “Zero” Days: Take Them

Pre-Trail “Zero” Days: Take Them

Rest your body and mind, don't wear yourself out before the starting line.

Sep 20, 2016 : Ashley Hill
How to Take a Zero Day in the Woods

How to Take a Zero Day in the Woods

Why take a zero away from the burgers and motels of town? Read on to find out.

Jun 30, 2016 : Carla Robertson
10 Glorious Tips for Hiking in the Rain

10 Glorious Tips for Hiking in the Rain

10 Glorious Tips for Hiking in the Rain I started my thru-hike this week on Monday. The forecast said rain all week, but I was determined to start my hike,...

Apr 19, 2015 : Julieann Hartley
First Zero Day Zero Miles In

First Zero Day Zero Miles In

Monday. March 30th, 2015. I awake in my bed with one eye already open and thoughts, sensical and otherwise, racing through my head. Laundry, shower, vacuum, pack. My head is still...

Apr 1, 2015 : Tee Corley
Zero Day

Zero Day

If you think taking a zero means doing nothing, you're in for a surprise.

Mar 23, 2015 : Gary Sizer
Hostels are Magic – I’ll keep going

Hostels are Magic – I’ll keep going

Hostels are truly magical places. I'd heard that before. But you really have to experience it to understand it. I still cried a lot - I'm particularly weepy and homesick...

Mar 19, 2014 : Sarah (Ent)