Bloggers
The Who and The Why
Hi! Hello! For my first post, I want to introduce myself and also tell you about my motivation behind this crazy endeavor as lots of people ask me: but why...
South Yuba Shakedown
On March 8th and 9th, I got shook down. With two dear friends, 22-ish miles were walked, new gear was tested, and tendons were achy. Here’s some main takeaways from...
Cut up and Bruised in Appalachian Trail Blowdowns
This morning I woke up around 6am and was exhausted still. So I rolled over and fell back asleep for another hour. There was a time change last night so...
who am i and why the AT?
Hello! My name is Lauren and I feel incredibly lucky to start the Appalachian Trail in March 2025. I am excited to challenge myself as a writer and share this...
Continental Divide Gear List for 2025 NOBO Start
After some fits and starts, ordering and reordering, weighing and replacing, And going through my gear bins I am finally packed for my noble start on the continental divide trail...
The Adventures of Destination Boy and Journey Girl
One of the greatest joys is sharing the trail with someone you love. I got to do just that in the southern Smokys.
The Support Crew (ECT Day 64-65)
As I neared the end of the day, I kept in touch with my mom, texting back and forth. Why? Not because I was terrified it was getting dark and...
Appalachian Trail day 1-6
Day 1 Amicalola Falls to Stover Creek Shelter (11.1) What an incredible day. It felt surreal to hike the approach trail and stand on top of Springer Mountain after dreaming...
Do I Need a Justification?
Trying to Make Some Sense With a little more than two months before I stand at the southern terminus, I've begun to think about my intentions for this thru-hike. I'll...
The Thru-Hiker’s Lexicon
Before hiking my first thru-hike in 2023, I never would have thought I needed training in hiker terminology. I have received questions from the outdoor community such as, “What does...