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Katabatic Palisade 30 Degree Quilt Review
While thru-hiking the Eastern Continental Trail this past year, I made a lot of gear changes. Until then, I had been using the same mummy-style
Thru-Hiking Gave Me Body Dysmorphia
Many thru-hikers say the trail has changed their lives forever. I embarked on my first ever long hike back in 2017, and it truly did change me. Since
Peg Leg’s Top Advice for Thru-Hikers After Trekking 5,500 Miles in 1 Year
Setting out onto a thru-hike is truly the adventure of a lifetime. Some people spend a decade or more of their lives planning for a hike along a
After 9,500 Miles on Trail, Here’s My Top Hitchhiking Advice for Women
Before my first ever thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail in 2017, I had never once gone backpacking. I hardly knew enough about hiking to be out on
Becoming the 2nd Woman to Complete the ECT
ECT Day 322 Day 322: 2 miles This morning I wound up sleeping in until 9am. We only had 2 miles to go so there really wasn’t any rush. Once I did
My Last Full Day of Hiking the ECT
ECT Day 320&321 Day 320: 26 miles This morning I slept in until after 7:00 a.m. and so did Trucker. He woke up and I could hear him say that
Windy Weather Walking to Key West
ECT Day 319 Day 319: 26 miles This morning we packed up fairly early at Bud and Mary’s marina. The room was really cute last night, and it
Less Than 100 Miles Remain of the ECT
ECT Day 318 Day 318: 21 miles This morning I wound up sleeping in until around 7:00 a.m. at the room. Looking out the window the sky was grey and
The Final Week of a 5,500+ Mile Journey
ECT Day 316&317 Day 316: 24 miles This morning I wound up waking up super early, excited for Fresh Ground to feed us breakfast. I got packed
Fresh Ground Trail Magic’s ECT Hikers
ECT Day 314&315 Day 314: zero day This morning I was shocked how incredibly early everyone got up. I started to hear the clanging of tent