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Always Training to Slay Those Trails
My whole life I’ve toed the line between jock and nerd. In the best way possible, The Trek has enabled me to continue this balance. I get to participate in a highly physical activity, and then go into geek mode writing about it. In order to complete any thru-hike, one must prepare. Here's how I balance beast and book to train for my adventures.
This Isn’t a Gear Smear
Ever wish you could hop into your handy time machine and go back and give your younger self a juicy nugget of info that could save you a lot of agony? I would go back to 2016 and tell myself to buy better sleep equipment for the John Muir Trail, because turning into a frosty overnight on a backpacking trip is not awesome.
Who’s That Girl??
Growing up in the Cornhusker state has taught me a lot of things, none of which are backpacking related. Country living, though, must have instilled in me a love for the outdoors because it's all I seem to think about!