Originally published October 28, 2022 There are three routes to Cheoah Bald, and they are all long and difficult. The first time I ever stood upon this mountain was in April, 2015; it was my second day fully "on" the Appalachian Trail as a thru-hiker and I barely stopped at the view for a photo.... Continue Reading →
This review was originally published for thetrek.co on July 16, 2018. See original article here: Gear Review: Therm-a-Rest Space Cowboy Sleeping Bag 45-Degree Therm-a-Rest Space Cowboy 45-Degree Sleeping Bag Basic specs Brand: Therm-a-Rest Product Name: Space Cowboy 45-degree Sleeping Bag Weight: 19oz (regular length) Packed size: 7in x 10in MSRP: $139.95 Circumstances of Review I was really excited when I first... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Siler Bald, one of North Carolina's famous bald mountains, is accessible via two different routes on the Appalachian Trail. The easiest access, starting at Winding Stair Gap on Highway 64 east of Franklin, NC, is the longest trek at 4.6 miles one way to the summit. For a shorter walk, and my preferred method of... Continue Reading →
THIS ARTICLE WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED AS A FEATURED POST ON THETREK.CO ON FEBRUARY 27, 2017. SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE HERE. There’s nothing quite like heading into the great outdoors with my best friends. Those best friends happen to have four legs and waggy tails, and while I wish they could accompany me everywhere, that isn’t always the... Continue Reading →
A hiker's guide to what not to do when staying at a hiker hostel.
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