Bloggers
Do I Have a Shopping Problem?
I hate shopping! I am 26 years old and my mom still buys my underwear. Every Christmas, I have three pairs of American Eagle boxers waiting for me in my...
Post-Trail Depression 2018; Plans for a Better 2020
I can only guess what post-trail depression feels like for those who complete their hike. What I do know is that a premature end to my hike in 2018 definitely...
How the Trail Provides in Real Life
When I was 20 years old and in college, I discovered what the Appalachian Trail was, and I immediately knew that thru-hiking it was an immediate goal of mine. At...
Why I’m not Hiking the Te Araroa Trail
Or the why I chose the Pacific Crest Trail. I have gotten the question many times over, with being in New Zealand. “Why aren’t hiking the Te Araroa (TA)?” The...
Dirtbag Dictionary for Dummies
Hiker Trash Talk As a thru-hiker newbie, I was unaware of trail “lingo” in the early planning stages as I am a Pacific Crest Trail hopeful. As I write and...
Resupply Strategy – Food on the Trail
Planning your resupply boxes for a thru-hike can seem overwhelming. I had a simple approach and I am going to tell you (post-trail) what worked for me and what didn’t.
Why It’s OK to Not Finish a Thru-Hike
When you enter the thru-hiking world, you can get a bit wrapped up in the push to finish the hike. This is for good reason: most of us start a...
Dear Team, I Have Something to Tell You
Tomorrow's a big day in my PCT preparation. It's finally time to share the news! In 12 hours, I'll be sitting at a conference table at work with my team....
April, I’m on My Way
As I spend an evening inside writing my first blog post, my thoughts were inspired by the one show that never fails to make me chuckle. So, here’s to an...
Information Meltdown: How Much Is Too Much?
RED ALERT RED ALERT SYSTEM MELTDOWN IMMINENT......... What’s up fellow walkers of long distances? Is your brain on information overload too??? Bout to blow? You are not alone!
