Advice
Tips And Tricks For Plus-Size Hikers
When you look through outdoor magazines, watch adventure movies, or even go into most outdoor stores, you typically don't see plus-size representation. I was told recently, "There is a reason...
How I Thru-Hiked With A Golden Retriever
It all started with a contest. Make a video why you want to hike the Appalachian Trail. My idea was simple. I just wanted to go for a long walk...
You And Your Dogs Guide To Avoiding Tick-Borne Illnesses
A guide explaining three of the common tickborne illnesses on the Appalachian trail affecting both you and your canine sidekick! Here are some tips on how you can protect one...
16 Things 2018 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers Need To Know
In just a few short weeks, thru-hiking season will be upon us again. As the class of 2018 purchases the final pieces of gear and packs up the last few...
Planning Gear for your Flip-Flop AT Hike
I planned my gear around what I read about starting a traditional NOBO hike. What I found out was that my seasonal gear for flip-flopping was a bit different.
Two Cook’s Advice for Going Stoveless
When other hikers heard what we do in "real life" on the trail, everyone all reacted the same way: "I bet you have the best meals out here?!" For those...
New Hampshire’s White Mountains: Please Enjoy Responsibly
The Whites. Notoriously difficult. Famously breathtaking. This roughly hundred-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail through New Hampshire is sure to stand out in the memory of any thru-hiker and
Mountain Crossings Hosts AT Prep Course
Avoiding a Meltdown in the First 30 Miles Hiking the Appalachian Trail is a dream for many people. Those that can fulfill this dream will have an experience of a...
How to Celebrate Thanksgiving on Trail
While the thought of your "ideal Thanksgiving" may bring up visions of sitting at home on the couch watching football and being surrounded by a ton of food, hiking SOBO...
In Hindsight
In our last post we gave our excuses why our blog fell off while we were hiking, our future plans for upcoming blog posts, and our initial feelings on finishing...