Redefining Selfishness: Thru-hiking as Self-Care
As a thru-hiker I’ve heard all of these comments—and more—about my hikes. Often couched in terms of concern, they are in fact judging the responsibility of embarking on a multi-month...
As a thru-hiker I’ve heard all of these comments—and more—about my hikes. Often couched in terms of concern, they are in fact judging the responsibility of embarking on a multi-month...
When my husband Brew and I were about to get married (looking at the calendar…) 15 years ago, we had some premarital counseling sessions with a husband/wife duo. A lot...
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In April 2022, my partner and I set out for the first of two cross-country road trips we would make last year. 27 states, 7,000+ miles, and one big loop...
One of my earliest memories is riding a bike. My dad and our neighbor were pushing me back and forth between them, helping me glide a short distance on my...
By April I’m chomping at the bit to get outside on longer hikes. Winter has been going on for far too long, the increased sunshine and warmer temperatures are tempting...
We know it’s nostalgic to catch a whiff of all of last season’s adventures when you crack the door to your gear closet, but there are plenty of reasons spring...
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Thru-hiking is a very intense personal experience. Most people who tag the starting terminus of their long trail will do so alone. Having left their homes, jobs, and loved ones...
In a perfect world I’d be able to string together ambitious adventures in far-flung places year-round. However, in addition to being exhausting, it’s also financially untenable. But that doesn’t mean...
In May of 2016, I threw my gear in the trunk of a one-way rental car and set out for the 13-hour drive from Philadelphia to Springer Mountain, GA. I...