Stubbs

Hey y’all! Stubbs here! I’m a Marylander who likes beer (maybe a bit too much!), running, reading, traveling the World, and of course hiking! I will be making my second thru-hike attempt with my husband and best friend, after a pelvic fracture forced me off trail in 2016. I made it over halfway to Boiling Springs, PA and have every intention of conquering the trail in its entirety this time if the odds are in my favor! It’s go time!

Posts

Hello, My Name is Stubbs and I’m a Trail-oholic

Hello, My Name is Stubbs and I’m a Trail-oholic

Just another introduction to another AT blogger!

Mar 14, 2017 : Stubbs
Shedding the Weight: Gear Changes for My 2nd AT Attempt

Shedding the Weight: Gear Changes for My 2nd AT Attempt

Changes I made after swapping gear, and doing my own personal shakedown prior to round 2 on the Appalachian Trail.

Feb 28, 2017 : Stubbs
Food for Thought: Hiking Stoveless

Food for Thought: Hiking Stoveless

Exploring stoveless options with examples for every meal of the day! Foods I tried and hated, tried and loved, and what new things I plan on trying this hiking season.

Feb 14, 2017 : Stubbs
On the Path to Healing & Hiking for Mental Health

On the Path to Healing & Hiking for Mental Health

My battle with depression, hiking to heal, and hiking with a purpose.

Jan 31, 2017 : Stubbs
7 Reasons Thru-Hikes Fail, and How to Help Prevent Defeat

7 Reasons Thru-Hikes Fail, and How to Help Prevent Defeat

There are numerous reasons why people quit their thru hike. Sometimes it can be prevented. Here are some reasons why people fail and how to prevent and avoid these pitfalls.

Jan 17, 2017 : Stubbs
An A.T. Bucket List: Are Any of These on Your Trail Agenda?

An A.T. Bucket List: Are Any of These on Your Trail Agenda?

Just a few things you might want to do while hiking the Appalachian Trail this year!

Jan 3, 2017 : Stubbs
25 Quotes to Inspire Your Next Outdoor Adventure

25 Quotes to Inspire Your Next Outdoor Adventure

Get inspired, or get pumped about your next big hike!

Dec 20, 2016 : Stubbs
AT FAQ: With Answers That Are Shorter Than This Blog Title, Maybe

AT FAQ: With Answers That Are Shorter Than This Blog Title, Maybe

Maybe you are sick of answering the same questions over and over again. Maybe you want to know for yourself, and don’t want to read paragraph after paragraph. Here are some of my answers to those common questions. Most questions are serious, others are seriously comical!

Dec 13, 2016 : Stubbs
The Frugal Thru Hiker: A Few Tips on How to Stretch the Dollar on the Trail

The Frugal Thru Hiker: A Few Tips on How to Stretch the Dollar on the Trail

A short, fun guide on how to pinch pennies during a thru hike when it comes to getting clean, food resupply, gear, shelter, and more!

Dec 6, 2016 : Stubbs
Take The Side Trail: Hike the A.T. While Enjoying Some Thrills on the Side

Take The Side Trail: Hike the A.T. While Enjoying Some Thrills on the Side

Have some extra money for splurging? Want to get a small dose of the days of old when you were one with society? It doesn’t have to be all work and no play! Make the most of your thru hike by participating in some extra thrills, enjoyment, and activities that exist along the way!

Nov 29, 2016 : Stubbs