Planning & Pre-Hike

Ultralight bullcrap – A rant

February 1, 2015
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Appalachian Trail, Planning & Pre-Hike, Red Pack Walking

In preparing for this hike, I’ve purchased I don’t know how many dollars in equipment. I’ve cut out gear, re-added it, and cut it out again. I’ve reconfigured my pack like a thousand times already and as I’ve mentioned before,...

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How to Mentally Prepare for a Thru-Hike

January 23, 2015
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Appalachian Trail, Planning & Pre-Hike, Red Pack Walking

In preparation for my Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike, I’ve been reading books, blogs, and Facebook posts as well as speaking to those who have actually successfully completed a thru-hike. Although hiking approximately 2,180 miles is a feat that requires physical strength...

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It’s only 7 miles

January 3, 2015
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Appalachian Trail, Planning & Pre-Hike, Red Pack Walking

Yesterday I went on another shakedown hike (one of I don’t know how many now) with my buddy Russ and my husband Joe (for those of you who have read my story, yes, we are back together after all that...

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What I will NOT be carrying

December 27, 2014
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Appalachian Trail, Planning & Pre-Hike, Red Pack Walking

As the countdown ticks on, I contemplate what is deemed as necessary for me to carry on the trail. I joined a couple Facebook groups designated for Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers in order to get to know my fellow hikers and...

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Yes. Yes, I am.

December 15, 2014
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Appalachian Trail, Planning & Pre-Hike, Red Pack Walking

Appalachian Trials recently posted a link to an article written by fellow hiker Maggie Wallace – ‘8 Questions You SHOULD Ask a Thru-Hiker‘. In the article, she eludes to the ‘annoying’ questions that thru-hikers are repeatedly bombarded with. Being a...

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Decisions, decisions. When will the madness end?

December 3, 2014
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Appalachian Trail, Planning & Pre-Hike, Red Pack Walking

The hike is 87 days away and I’ve been planning since spring. As the start date creeps up on me, I’m having increasing anxiety. I’m second-guessing EVERYTHING. I’m not second-guessing doing the actual hike (although when I’m warm and cozy...

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Follow me on the trail!

November 17, 2014
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Appalachian Trail, Planning & Pre-Hike, Red Pack Walking

Hello everyone! As many of you already know, I will soon be embarking on an adventure. On Saturday, February 28th 2015, I will be leaving from Springer Mountain, Georgia on the 2,180 mile trek to Mt. Katahdin in Maine. I am hoping...