Hiking with Headphones
If you’re in the mood to hike with headphones, go for it! There is no correct way to enjoy nature. Just make sure to remain aware of your surroundings.
Read More Hiking with HeadphonesHiking with Trekking Poles
Discussing the benefits of hiking with trekking poles, including how to hold them and when to best use poles.
Read More Hiking with Trekking PolesThe Challenge of Following New Thru Hikers
I started my Appalachian Trail thru hike two years ago on March 24, 2017. I heard about the AT six months prior when I was reeling from a blindside divorce, desperate for a huge change. It only took a few weeks of Googling to reconfigure everything in my life to make it happen. The 2200 […]
Read More The Challenge of Following New Thru HikersLeave No Trace Principles
A rundown of the 7 Leave No Trace Principles for enjoying nature responsibly.
Read More Leave No Trace PrinciplesManifesting Adventure on the Camino de Santiago
Regina Beach is spending her 30s manifesting a life of international adventure. Next up: a 500 mile walk on the Camino de Santiago in Spain.
Read More Manifesting Adventure on the Camino de SantiagoSaturn Returns Podcast Interview
The Saturn Returns Podcast features stories with a clear before and after. I discuss hiking the Appalachian Trail as a gay man and my new life in Alaska.
Read More Saturn Returns Podcast InterviewAll By Yourself?! Thru Hiking as a Solo Female
A thru hike is a gift and my dream is that every solo woman on the edge gets that little push. With each woman who takes to the trail, the world gains another Mountain Goddess Warrior.
Read More All By Yourself?! Thru Hiking as a Solo FemaleFirst Guest Post Inbound
Jake Treks will soon feature new voices and perspectives on changing your life through outdoor adventure.
Read More First Guest Post InboundHiking Season Approaches, Ask Me Anything!
Whether you’re a new hiker looking forward to some trails this spring, or you’re planning a long distance hike, I’d love to soften the learning curve by answering your questions.
Read More Hiking Season Approaches, Ask Me Anything!Starting My Appalachian Trail Book
I hope to spark momentum in anyone who feels like an outsider to their ambition. Whatever your personal Katahdin looks like, you deserve to summit it.
Read More Starting My Appalachian Trail Book