I drove up to Burlington, Vermont a couple of weeks ago to visit some friends, and as Camel’s Hump became visible in the distance, I couldn’t help but feel a little giddy. I’d be on that summit again in a couple of months, this time as part of my first thru hike attempt.
3 Pieces of Gear I’ve Upgraded for my LT Thru Hike
In just over a month, I’ll be headed out on my first thru hike and my first long backpacking trip. My backpacking setup is still pretty much a beginner setup, but there are a couple upgrades I made for weight and comfort so far.
Long Trail Training Log 1
With just over two months until my Long Trail hike starts, I’ve been putting some semi-serious thought into getting my legs ready for 270 miles.
Thru Hike Training: How I’m Preparing for my First Thru Hike
With my Long Trail hike less than three months away, I’ve been putting together a training plan to get ready for my trip. There are two basic principles.
A Short Break and a Lot of Changes
This past month has been filled with changes, and I’m back from my blogging break with a big announcement!
Everything I’ve Done to Make Money Since Leaving My Corporate Job
In November 2020, I left my corporate job. Since then, I’ve done nearly a dozen different things to make money without giving up freedom and flexibility.
When Plotting Becomes Planning
Over the past few years, since I’ve become an adult really, I’ve made a distinction between the pre-planning stage of any adventure, and actually planning. I call the former “plotting.”
Inspiration and the Future
It’s been a little over three months since I left my job, and for a lot of that time, I’ve felt like I’m moving in slow motion
Training Tips: Food Manners
Food manners aren’t usually the first thing you consider when training, but they can be an important, lifelong lesson for a pup.
5 Tips for Hiking as a Solo Female
Hiking as a solo female can be daunting, but I’ve found that most of the fear comes from what other people think