On a three-day hike with Camille, passing a 1200-mile marker reminded me of the power of small goals. Though I'm not a thru-hiker, each step on the Appalachian Trail brings me closer to my 150-mile annual goal. This post…
On today’s 16.44-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail, Camille tested out a quirky bit of Japanese wisdom, pinning a dragonfly to her hat to keep the bugs away. It didn’t work (and other hikers kept telling her she had…
After a long break from the Appalachian Trail, I laced up my boots and faced not just rocky terrain, but emotional uncertainty. Today’s 13.37-mile hike with a new trail friend reminded me that feeling “frozen” in life or on…
Today was another incredible day. The weather was perfect, we had lunch along a small stream and met a couple wearing yellow (my favorite color) who were heading into Damascus for a zero day.
Today, we experienced our longest day yet on the Virginia section of the Appalachian Trail, and it was nothing short of breathtaking. The weather and views combined to create a truly magical atmosphere. The morning felt like a blend…
