Hello! My name is Colleen, but I'm better known on the trail as either Spot or NoNa. I currently live in Rocksylvania, and have been in love with climbing the state's rocky peaks since I was a little girl. In 2016, I attempted a thru hike of the AT when illness unfortunately forced me off the trail - however I am currently working towards section hiking my way to Katahdin! You can usually catch me somewhere in the woods most likely hugging a tree, taking a thousand pictures of the same overlook, or eating my 5th Snickers bar of the day. Happy hiking!
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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
Gear Review: The North Face Ultra Fastpack Mid GTX Boots
The North Face Ultra Fastpack Mid GTX Boots ?Basic Specs:? MSRP: $150.00 Weight: 1 lb 6 oz / pair (based on Womens 7) Materials: Upper -
6 Ways To Get Outdoor Gear For Cheap
One of the biggest shocks for many newcomers to the backpacking world is just how expensive it can be to live on nothing but the "bare essentials."
Okay, You’re Injured. Now What?
L?et's stop sugarcoating this and say it like it is: injuries suck. Whether you're suffering from a minor sprain or a torn ACL, recovery time can
Gear Review: Katabatic Gear Onni 65L
Basic Specs: Katabatic Gear Onni 65L MSRP: $265 (+$25 for optional hip belt pockets) Weight: 1lb 11oz (27.9oz) for size medium Recommended Load:
Great Smoky Mountains NP: Must-See Day Hikes on the AT
Commonly voted a favorite spot along the Appalachian Trail?, Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) is a hiker's dream. ??The trail through the
Why Every Hiker Should Take A Wilderness First Aid C?ourse
For most ultralight hikers, first aid kits are pretty minimal often containing nothing more than a few bandaids, a couple doses of vitamin-I, a
Georgia:? Must-See Day Hikes on the Appalachian Trail?
The beautiful state of Georgia is often celebrated on the trail as the first state for northbound thru hikers, and the finish line for southbounders.
West Virginia & Maryland: Must-See Day Hikes on the AT
With only 17.5 miles of the AT in West Virginia and 40 miles in Maryland, these two states are known for being the smallest on the trail. Their small
Why ?Every Hiker Should Take a Leave No Trace Course
Leave No Trace Principles (also referred to simply as LNT)?, are the golden rules for outdoor ethics. Backpackers, climbers, hunters, bikers... all