Two years have passed since we started the Appalachian Trail, but the thru-hiking fever has yet to subside. It was an absolute pleasure to hike the Pinhoti Trail. The mood was bittersweet as we trudged through the final ford before the Northern Terminus. It reminded me of the day we summited Katahdin. We were excitedContinue reading “Pinhoti Trail: Long-distance backpacking trip (Alabama/Georgia)Wrap-Up”
Category Archives: Backpacking Adventures
Backpacking on the Pinhoti Trail
Where:๐Alabama/Georgia When: Wintertime (Jan) We are states away from our van, and we gotta walk back to get to it. We are hiking the Pinhoti trail! It is a 330 trail that walks along the Appalachian mountains through Alabama and Georgia. There are towns along the way that we will resupply at and maybe evenContinue reading “Backpacking on the Pinhoti Trail”
Why you should backpack with a fannypack
Where to put all your stuff when you are out on the trail is an ongoing puzzle that every hiker is constantly trying to solve. The lighter the gear the less space you have and Ultra-Light backpacks are notoriously simple. While you are hiking there are things you want in the pack; those things areContinue reading “Why you should backpack with a fannypack”
Benton Mackaye Retrospective (part two)
The second section of the trail on the BMT is another fifty miles of mellow walking. Perhaps it was the new ultra-light backpacks we were hiking with. Shoutout MatSix Ultra-Light. Maybe it was because the BMT is much less vertical than the AT, but we could keep an average of around eighteen or twenty milesContinue reading “Benton Mackaye Retrospective (part two)”
Appalachian Trail Thru Hike Summary
It was a cold, wet day when we started hiking the Appalachian Trail in North Georgia and it was a cold, wet day in Northern Maine when we finished. Hiking 2193 miles takes quite a while, even if youโre quick and a whole lot can happen during that time. We started in early February. OurContinue reading “Appalachian Trail Thru Hike Summary”
Benton-Mackaye Retrospective (Part One)
Looking back on it, the Benton Mackaye Trail is basically split into four major sections. I think about the sections as the distances you have to walk until you can get more food. The first two marches are roughly fifty miles each, and the second two are one hundred miles. Keep in mind that weContinue reading “Benton-Mackaye Retrospective (Part One)”
BMT – First Impressions
There was a great feeling of nostalgia walking up to Springer Mountain again. It has been six months since we finished the Appalachian Trail and when I saw the white blaze, I couldnโt help but smile. To get onto the Benton Mackaye you can either start from the Springer Mountain parking lot or walk upContinue reading “BMT – First Impressions”
Moving Forward With Confidence
Thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail with Lizzy was one of the most transformational experiences of my life. It taught me so much about the importance of confidence and positive self-esteem. I had never been on an expedition into the wilderness where my success and/or failure was entirely my responsibility. I have been backpacking before, hell, IContinue reading “Moving Forward With Confidence”
Advice for Hiking the (AT) Appalachian Trail
Each person experiences life differently, and that’s what makes it beautiful. The trail is no different. Many people have walked this path, but you will need to figure it out on your own. Here is a popular expression you’ll hear on trail. “Hike your own hike” If you remember nothing else from this, remember thatContinue reading “Advice for Hiking the (AT) Appalachian Trail”
Winter Hiking Advice
By: Julie Midura ๐๐จ ๐๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ข๐ค๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ? โThis is stupid! I have no intention of dying up here just to bag another peak!โ my husband Tom yelled in an attempt to be heard over the cacophony of howling wind and blowing snow. We were three tenths of a mile from the summit ofContinue reading “Winter Hiking Advice”
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