After getting a Fine Arts Degree in Photography, I set out and thru hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2013. Upon my return, I landed a job where I got paid to nerd out about gear all day (Thanks REI). A year later I took it one step further into the outdoor retail world and started working for Mountain Crossings at mile 31.7 on the Appalachian Trail in north Georgia. Now I get to live and breathe the AT every single day!
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Only The Essential: A Behind the Scenes Look at the PCT Documentary
Give two college buddies a camera and five months off and what do you get? Only The Essential: A Hike From Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest
Cairn: A Review of the Backpacker’s Toy Chest
There is little explanation needed to understand the wonder that is a Cairn Monthly Subscription Box. Its a box full of surprises consisting of
Rainbow’s Response: Everything You Need To Know About Trekking Poles
Rainbow Braid, a 2013 thru hiker, takes any and all questions and gets to the nitty, gritty, hiker trash bottom of the topic. To have your own
Product Review: Patagonia Women’s Capilene 3 Midweight Zip-Neck Top
Disclaimer: The following product was donated for the purpose of review. When I was given the chance to review a piece of gear made by one of my
Rainbow’s Response: 4 Things You Need to Know About Fuel Canisters
Rainbow Braid, a 2013 thru hiker, takes any and all questions and gets to the nitty, gritty, hiker trash bottom of the topic. To have your own
13 Very Important Facts About the Pacific Crest Trail
As a prospective PCT thru hiker, I have spent a lot of time doing research on the trail. Here is a compilation of the most very basic facts of the
4 Pieces of Advice for Solo Female Thru Hikers
As an associate at REI, thru hiking the AT comes up quite a bit. Customers want to know theyre speaking with an experienced and knowledgeable
18 Absolutely Brilliant Backpacking Hacks
I, among many, have read a million and one tricks, tips and hacks for outdoor living. Ill admit it, I think theyre fun and every thirty second one
The 4 Major Differences Between the AT and the PCT
Check out our brand new resource for thru-hiking the PCT, Pacific Crest Trials. As a 2013 AT thru hiker, just over a year has passed since my
[Author Sneak Peek] Waiting on Spring: Your Pre-AT Thru-Hike Companion
The thought of thru hiking the Appalachian Trail is exhilarating! No routines, living on the fringes of society, eating only junk food and yet some