Hiking
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Sleep System for the Appalachian Trail
One of the hardest things for me to figure out was my sleep system for the Appalachian Trail. I am ...
My Clothing Choices for the Appalachian Trail
I have spent a couple of years dialing in my clothing choices for the Appalachian Trail and my layering system ...
Appalachian Trail 2020 (Class of Covid-19) Bloggers/Vloggers
I have compiled a list of Appalachian Trail NOBO (Northbound) bloggers and bloggers (now called the Class of Covid-19 since ...
Nemo Hornet 2P Backpacking Tent Review
When I started searching for ultralight backpacking tents for my upcoming Appalachian Trail thru-hike, the choices were overwhelming. I ultimately ...
Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Announcement & Some Q&A’s
Well, I decided it is time to make it officially official! So here is my official Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Announcement! ...
Top Spots in Colorado Springs to get your Hike on
This post is sponsored by Visit Colorado Springs. Are you ready to plan your next hiking adventure? Or maybe you ...
Things I Learned During my LSHT Thru-Hike
The things I learned during my LSHT (Lone Star Hiking Trail) thru-hike I find invaluable in preparing for my upcoming ...
Chicas on the Appalachian Trail Book Review
Post & Giveaway sponsored by Author Jen "Chica" Beck Seymour I was so excited to get the opportunity to read ...
Lone Star Hiking Trail: Day 8 / The Finish Line
Day 8Mile 86 - Trailhead #15 (the end)10 MilesMarch 24, 2019 Lone Star Hiking Trail Day 8. Today is the ...
Lone Star Hiking Trail: Day 7
Day 7Trailhead 11 to Mile 8612 MilesMarch 23, 2019 Lone Star Hiking Trail Day 7. What a fiasco we had ...
Lone Star Hiking Trail: Day 6
Day 6Big Woods Pond to Trailhead #1115.5 MilesMarch 16, 2019 Lone Star Hiking Trail Day 6. We started the morning ...
Lone Star Hiking Trail: Day 5
Day 5Four Notch Trailhead to Big Woods PondMiles 13.5March 15, 2019 Lone Star Hiking Trail Day 5. We left the ...
Lone Star Hiking Trail: Day 4
Day 4Alligator Branch Swamp to Four Notch Trailhead12 MilesMarch 12, 2019 Lone Star Hiking Trail Day 4. Despite going to ...
Lone Star Hiking Trail: Day 3
Day 3Stubblefield Campground to Alligator Branch Swamp13 MilesMarch 11, 2019 Lone Star Hiking Trail Day 3, we woke up early ...
Lone Star Hiking Trail Day 2
Day 2Osborn Road to Stubblefield Campground9 MilesMarch 10, 2019 Lone Star Hiking Trail Day 2 and I woke up late ...
Lone Star Hiking Trail Day 1
Day 1Trailhead #1 to Osborn Road / 11 MilesMarch 9, 2019 Lone Star Hiking Trail Day 1 and we got ...
Pre Thru-Hike Checklist
So you are getting ready to attempt a thru-hike; you have all your gear and vacation time off has been ...
Lone Star Hiking Trail Gear List
So I made the announcement a couple of months ago that both my 16-year-old son and I will be thru-hiking ...
Moment Lens Review
Being a professional photographer, I became interested in phone lenses as soon as they started hitting the market. I have ...
Bubi Bottle & Bowl Gear Review
This post is sponsored by Bubi. First, let me say this...this bottle is pretty much bomb proof! In fact, it ...