Redefining Selfishness: Thru-hiking as Self-Care
As a thru-hiker I’ve heard all of these comments—and more—about my hikes. Often couched in terms of concern, they are in fact judging the responsibility of embarking on a multi-month...
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Redefining Selfishness: Thru-hiking as Self-Care
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Wiser Encounters: Life Lessons from the Older Generation on Trail
One of the most beautiful things about the hobby of long distance backpacking, or the obsession that it becomes for some people, is that it draws folks from every generation....
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4 Ways Phone Apps Can Deepen Your Relationship With Nature
Most outdoor enthusiasts are unlikely to embrace further dependency on devices, especially when you’re in the midst of a promising adventure. But what if I told you when mindfully navigated,...
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5 Backpacking Routes Under 100 Miles in the Southeast
Looking for a trail to backpack over a long weekend or two? Well, you’re in luck. The southeastern United States offers some of the most beautiful, gnarly, and scenic trails...
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CDT: A Lesson of Love in Hardship
April 16, 2022 was the day I found myself surrounded by the great dry vastness. Big Hatchet and Little Hatchet pierced the sky, their shadows lurking in the distance. Mountains...
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I Have Hiked the Appalachian Trail
I've hiked in a hurricane, I've watched tornadoes dance in the distance, and I've seen a bolt of lightning split a double rainbow bordering three crosses. I've seen sunsets grow....
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Lows Are a Part of the Highs
As attainable as hiking the Pacific Crest Trail may seem for an experienced thru hiker like myself, it goes without saying that I did have low moments throughout my 123...
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A Time to Rest: Nature’s Message for Us
Like most hikers, I thrive on logging sunny, summer miles on the trails. Planning for the next summer was the only thing that could get me through the dark, cold,...
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Memoirs of Hiker Box Meals: The Good, the Bad, and the (Almost) Unmentionable
Living life on the trail means occasionally eating whatever noxious or confusingly paired combination of things happens to fit into your food bag and/or fall into your lap. In short,...
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Finding a Mindset for Success
Quitting can feel unexpected, but it often comes down to mental preparation. I have continually had the highs and lows of both successes and failures. While disappointing at the time,...
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A Peakbaggers Journey Along the West Highland Way
Hiking around Scotland has been a lifelong dream. My oldest niece was born there and so my family visited when I was 3. I have a few vague memories, but...
