
Hello, folks, and welcome to my little basecamp here at The Trek. My name is Amber and I'm just a crazy Adventurer, Photographer, and Naturalist always looking to experience and document my explorations around the world as I go. When I'm not backpacking, I clean dinosaur fossils and teach Earth Sciences at a Natural History Museum. Get ready for some beautiful scenery and Steve Irwin-esque wildlife videos! And please feel free to ask questions and connect with my during my hike. Cheers!
Posts
TRAIL DAYS 2019: Hiker Portraits and Festival Experience
Hello, folks! Furiosa (or Fury) here, bringing you a rewind and reflection of Trail Days 2019 in Damascus, VA. I had the pleasure of working with the
Depression, Surgeries, and Regeneration
Well hello there, Trek folk! I must say, it has been over a year since I last updated this blog. I feel guilty about letting it go to the wayside,
A Terrain In Wavelengths: How Music Can Shape A Hike
Have you ever been in the centre of a debate regarding music on the trail? I'm not talking about someone blasting speakers and disturbing the peace,
2018: AT Part II
Hello everyone, Furiosa here again with my final update on my 2017 AT attempt... it's a bust. My knee is just not ready, and I'm awaiting
Cruel Tricks: Dealing with Injuries & Depression
First off, let me say hello again to anyone who has been following along, as well as the folks who are reading my blog for the first time! It's been
I Hike Because…
The trail is my home The AT will always be my OG Trail, but any trail that takes me into the wilderness is home to me. It's where I feel like I can
As The Thru-Hiker World Turns
Happy Summer Solstice and World Naked Hiking Day! Hope everyone is enjoying their days and not getting too sunburned if you're out there hiking in
It’s All About The “Side Quests”
Big revelations have occurred in my life along this Trail, and it's changed my outlook on how this hike will continue. For anyone just reading
Ascending & Descending
Sorry for the lack of updates, but it's been a crazy ride so far as I've officially hit one month on the trail. Currently, I am a few miles out of
Georgia Down, Thirteen To Go!
Well, Georgia has been checked off the list!It's an amazing milestone to officially pass through the first state. Georgia, you've been tough, but