Hiker Intro
Heading South in a Homecoming Trek
Hey, everyone! The name's Brittney, or Red out here on the trail. I'm originally from Kentucky but have been living abroad for the past three years, namely in Mexico, Myanmar,...
Why the Heck Am I Doing This?
I heard about this walking thing in March... One month earlier I had it all figured out. I was gymming every day, pushing and sitting up every night. I probably...
From Never Backpacking to Springer in Two Months
From having never backpacked in my life to Springer Mountain, this is the story of how I decided, planned, and hit the Appalachian Trail in two months.
Horizon of a Thru-Hike: QAF and Prep
In the first entry, Carl responds to questions that he commonly encountered in his pre-hike season. Also, check out every item in his pack and its precise weight! Check it...
Hey, Yall : What Ive Been up to, Why Im Hiking the PCT
Why I hiked the Appalachian Trail: Every thru-hiker gets the question Why are you hiking the (insert trail name here)? Perhaps this inquiry is easier for some and more difficult...
Doubts, Sure. But Grateful for This Path
Phew! It's about damn time. One more month to go. One more month until I begin my second thru-hike. One more month until I realize again the true freedom experienced...
Because Its There”: My Personal Everest
Every person I come into contact with who hears that I plan on hiking the full Appalachian Trail asks me why I do it. To quote mountaineer George Mallory: Because...
Faith Is a Step Toward Your Dreams
Thank you for joining me on my adventure of a lifetime. As I prepare to hike the 2,200 miles from Georgia to Maine, I hope that every step will not...
Never Stop: Journey In Potential
Well here goes... I leave for the Appalachian Trail on January 28th, 2018 and I have no idea what Im getting myself into... In 2015 I stumbled on a video by National...
Hip Surgery Behind Him, Thru-Hike Comes Into Focus
I had been given back my gait and was walking without a limp. I was balanced again. I was back on the trail and in a much better place.