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Katahdin: This Dream Is Ours to Capture
Had I written this post last evening, it would have been an absolute shit show. For the first time since OneFoot started this walk in March, I had a complete...
To Stove, or Not to Stove? That Is the Question.
There is a long-debated conversation between thru-hikers: Do you carry a stove? On one side, you get warm food, more food choices... on the other is added weight, and the...
Trail PMS. The Kind that Doesnt Discriminate
Oh, hey, fancy seeing you here! I must first apologize for my MIA status and lack of updates, Ive been out saving the world, you see. Clark Kent by day,...
100-Mile Wilderness, Katahdin, and a Detour
Its been a wild ride since I last updated you guys. I finished Maine, summited Mount Katahdin, made my way back to where I started in Connecticut, hiked with my...
Just a Squirrel with a Goal to Thru-Hike
"Yes, hiking 2,190 miles sounds like fun to me." I grew up in middle Tennessee in a "blended family" that includes myself, my parents, and my adopted twin sisters, Hope...
The Best Part of the Appalachian Trail
I summited Mount Katahdin a week ago and something I am frequently asked is, "What was your favorite part?" I can easily say it was the people I met. I...
Essay for AT Hurricane Survival Course 101
By Ruth Morley, Student ID #120952. In times of emergency, such as a hurricane, tornado, or flood, one must follow the advice of safety officials and maintain a level head....
Rain Delay as Florence Passes Through Virginia
We were evacuated from Shenandoah National Park on Wednesday, Sept. 12, due to Hurricane Florence. We were able to get a ride out to Elkton, VA, where we were treated...
False Alarm: When My Emergency Electronics Fail
When I tell people I hike long distance, I am often asked safety-related questions, like Do you carry a gun? or Do you have a satellite device for emergencies? There...
Is Every Day a Leg Day in Maine? Rangeley to Monson
The day I left Rangeley, thunderstorms were forecast for the afternoon. I thought it best to camp near Eddy Pond and tackle Saddleback the next day in better weather. Hearing...