The Story Is in the Pictures
Learning from the Past My university is allowing me to attempt an AT thru-hike if I can directly tie it to the research I conduct as a professor. Some of...
This Really Is Real Life
Officially Two-Thirds of the Way Completed! I was telling my Nana that I was struggling trying to write another blog. She, being the trail-wise lady that she is now, threw...
Sunny Moments, Cloudy Days, and Silver Linings on the Roller Coaster
Sunny Moments When I was a competitive runner, I enjoyed a lot of modest success. In high school, I earned All-State and All-Conference honors as a runner. I was voted...
50 Shades of Graying
Or more precisely, 53 and graying. Let’s start this adventure with an intro and a short, lighthearted post. I’m sure things are gonna get heavy (literally and figuratively) in the...
Walking Home: From Gorham, NH, to Monson, ME
"Walking home, huh?" Though I always responded with a chuckle and a nod, I resisted the near-overwhelming urge to roll my eyes. From day one, I've been hearing the "walking...
Backcountry Recipes Ideal for a Thru-Hike
Fall is here, which means hiking season is fading into eating season. For those of us who will be dreaming of warmer trails and longer miles, it can be a...
Hiden Orientations
"Stadiums are for spectators. We runners have nature and that is much better." ~Juha Väätäinen 🇫🇮 Gold medalist 5,000-meter and 10,000-meter, 1971 European Championships Once a
Goodbye, Colorado
James Peak - 10/09/19 Yesterday was our final day in Colorado. I have been bouncing around this beautiful state for just over three years, and my husband has been in...
Trail Correspondents Episode #19 | The Mental Grind
Although a half year backpacking trip is a physical grind, this is not the most challenging part of a thru-hike. Apologies for sounding like a broken record, but as you...
The Best Deals for Backpackers at REI’s End of Season Sale
Summer has come to a close (and winter has arrived in certain parts of the country) which means REI is clearing out their shelves to make room for the cold-weather...
