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 →
How the Appalachian Trail Wrecked My Life | Appalachian Trail Tales
via How the Appalachian Trail Wrecked My Life | Appalachian Trail Tales I was recently asked to write a guest blog for Appalachian Trail Tales, a website hosted by some really awesome people that I've come to know through hiking the Appalachian Trail. The blog is about how hiking on the AT ruined my life, but... Continue Reading →
Hostel Etiquette: A Hiker’s Guide to What Not to Do
A hiker's guide to what not to do when staying at a hiker hostel.
Just a long walk in the woods: Why we are drawn to the pilgrimage
Originally published on thetrek.co in December, 2014. Click HERE to view original article. pilgrimage noun any long journey, especially one undertaken as a quest or for a votive purpose, as to pay homage As I’m preparing for my ever-closer-to-reality thru hike, I find myself being asked constantly, “Why?” Well. All sorts of reasons come to mind,... Continue Reading →
Adventure Like A Girl 