Visions of Maine: 14 Incredible Photographs from the Appalachian Trail
“The tops of mountains are among the unfinished parts of the globe, whither it is a slight insult to the gods to climb and pry into their secrets, and try...
Why My Alcohol Stove Didn’t Work on the PCT
When I started planning for my PCT hike in 2018 I really wanted to use a lot of the same gear I used for my AT thru-hike in 2017. For...
Perseverance, Community Overcome Trail Adversity
Hot Springs, N.C., to Damascus Va. April 8 to 19, days 26 to 37 Somehow it’s already day 37 of this journey and 12 days have passed since I’ve posted....
Little Toe, Big Problem
My first two days on the trail were, let's call them, eventful. I've been an avid hiker and outdoor enthusiast since spring break camping trips as a kid, so I...
500 Miles Behind Us, a Lot of Great Times Ahead
Dear dedicated, avid, and frequently reminding reader (aka Mum), please find below our latest blog post. Sorry it's been so long. It does feel like there's a lot to catch...
Bring on the Virginia Blues
I'm in my home state! I was ecstatic on Wednesday, April 18, when I crossed the boundary line from Tennessee to Virginia. Virginia is the state that contains the longest...
Trail Correspondents Episode #4: The First Week on Trail (Part I)
Episode number 4 of our Trail Correspondents series comes directly from the trail! Our hikers were tasked with interviewing a fellow thru-hiker about their first impressions of their
Rain, Wind, Snow, and the Little Piggy that Cried All the Way
“Mile 301.4 to mile 316.9. Rain was the word of the day for all 15 miles. I busted my ass to get a shelter spot and it worked. It’s absolutely...
Plan Your Dive, Dive Your Plan
At 6:30 a.m., the sound of the storm drags me from under the thin film of sleep I have struggled to wrap myself in all night. In my sleep, I...
These Days
I get a lot of questions on what a typical day on trail is like so I have decided to do a breakdown of my daily routine on trail. 7-7:45...