This article was originally written for thetrek.co and published HERE. Ok, I know what you are wondering. What the heck is a pee rag?? Actually, if you've spent any time at all on a long trail you've probably heard of them, and you've likely seen them hanging off the pack of the badass lady hiker... Continue Reading →
A hiker's guide to what not to do when staying at a hiker hostel.
Originally published on thetrek.co in December, 2014. Click HERE to view original article. pilgrimage noun any long journey, especially one undertaken as a quest or for a votive purpose, as to pay homage As I’m preparing for my ever-closer-to-reality thru hike, I find myself being asked constantly, “Why?” Well. All sorts of reasons come to mind,... Continue Reading →
Originally published on TheTrek.co in November, 2014. Click this link to view the original post. Over the last couple of months I have been planning and going on shakedown hikes to test gear and get some trail miles under my belt before heading out for my thru-hike next spring. One very big thing I’ve noticed... Continue Reading →
“In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower In planning any grand adventure, I think you’re doing it wrong if everything goes smoothly. With that in mind, my AT thru-hike is surely going to be epic considering all of the shake ups I’ve... Continue Reading →
Still She Roams 