This post was inspired by the Out There Podcast episode "In the Name of Love" “How did this happen?” I ask myself as I finish packing up his things and give his dog a scratch under the chin. “He” is my ex-boyfriend, since last night anyway. Twelve hours ago, around midnight, he came home from... Continue Reading →
Backpacking Just Because — She Explores: Women in the Outdoors
via Backpacking Just Because — She Explores: Women in the Outdoors ——— I read this article from She Explores today entitled “Backpacking Just Because” and it really struck a chord with me. It’s about choosing to backpack long-distances because you want to, without some grand purpose in mind. I think it resonated so deeply with... Continue Reading →
Shake Ups and Shake Downs
“In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower In planning any grand adventure, I think you’re doing it wrong if everything goes smoothly. With that in mind, my AT thru-hike is surely going to be epic considering all of the shake ups I’ve... Continue Reading →