2+ hour, 19+ min ago  (1955+ words) It doesn't matter how much time you spend out in the backcountry. You're always going to get those same questions when people hear about your travels, especially if you are hiking solo. "Aren't you scared?" "Do you carry a gun?...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (1031+ words) This is how my first week on trail went" I took the morning" South Terminus Shuttle from San Diego to Campo where I met the people who would become my tramily " Marieke, Tichard and Heidi. We arrived at CLEEF around…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (423+ words) Look at me not knowing what I don't know. Nothing wrong with a little road walk. If you want to take a blue blaze, do it. If you want to do a little road walk, hit the pavement. If you…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago  (313+ words) Alright, 10 days in." 9 days longer than my longest backpacking trip before this. Georgia campsites and shelters are awesome. Rich in privies, bear hangs, and water. I stayed in a shelter for the first time two nights ago and awoke to…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago  (287+ words) None of those three possible diagnoses suggest I get back on trail. Red's family happened to be in Johnson City so, after a quick stop at Food City, I went home with them. I enjoy hanging out with them and…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago  (334+ words) Last night was a cold one, getting down into the twenties again. But with that said, I did sleep pretty well. Probably my best night sleep on the trail. Which, has more to do with how poor the other night's…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago  (1551+ words) Which part of your thru-hike will be the hardest? Will it be the halfway point, when the honeymoon phase is wearing off? The end, when your energy stores are likely to be running low? In reality, many hikers find that…...

1+ week, 20+ hour ago  (406+ words) What are you afraid of? You know what you're doing, you have your gear, and know how to use it. You know this first thousand miles. You've got this! You can do it!" I tell myself to calm my nerves…...

1+ week, 23+ hour ago  (232+ words) Our next climb took us up towards the top of Rocky Bald, and with a short blue blaze we reach the summit. Got to enjoy some pretty expansive views from the top, enjoyed some snacks, and chatted with some section…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (486+ words) I am not trying to fearmonger here. I've met those people on trail who warn you about the next climb, how steep and scary it is. But here's the thing: you are stronger, braver, smarter, and better looking than me....