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Welcome!

I am an artist who hikes. A hiker who arts. A traveller who revels in the journey without undue devotion to the destination. I hike to be somewhere, not to get somewhere. Thanks for joining me on this journey.

Expect reflections on long distance hiking, art-making on trail and off, hiking culture, nature and my undying love for backrests.

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Feb 25

Feb 25 Finish Strong, Not Paralyzed: Training for a Thru Hike

Roo Giordano

long distance hiking, roulette

Part one of a series on how to train for a thru hike (and why even bother when everyone else seems to “hike themselves into shape.”

Oct 7

Oct 7 Friday Fave: Franconia Ridge, White Mountains, NH

Roo Giordano

long distance hiking, roulette

This was day two of a five-day trip along the Appalachian Trail through the White Mountains, from Franconia Notch to Crawford Notch.

Apparently the rumors of White Mountain ruggedness and ability to challenge even the most seasoned hikers start way down in Georgia.

But I learned a few years ago that TIARAS give you secret hiking super powers.