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Expect reflections on long distance hiking, hiking culture, nature, creativity and my undying love for backrests.
All in gear
My motto is "Hike Strong. Hike Long. Hike Happy."
And to achieve it, you have to navigate the delicate balancing act of paring down what's in your pack but still saving room for little luxuries that will satisfy the happy part of this equation.
On the one hand, lightening your load will help you hike long.
On the other hand, eating well on the trail is, for me, near the pinnacle of hiking happy.
I've pared my trail kitchen down to a tiny, cozied package, so read on to see what's inside.
I'm training for my upcoming Appalachian Trail thru-hike and I'm fortunate to live in a place that makes training easy and fun.
It's also wet here. Which leaves me thinking about rain-gear. A LOT.
Today I ponder the pros and cons of carrying an umbrella on a 2,000 mile hike. Read on to see if an umbrella is something you might consider, too.
I'm training for my 2017 Appalachian Trail thru-hike and I realized I don't have to be a martyr for 2,000 miles. At least not where my feet are concerned. I need to treat them well because I'm counting on them for so much.
When I realized my boots might be doing me more harm than good, I took cues from the thru-hikers I crossed paths with last year in New Hampshire. I'm training in trail runners and I've got the Pro/Con breakdown on the blog, today.
