Celebrate Every Mile

A recent hike in Denali National Park reminded me the importance of valuing every mile, and striking the word “only” from my hiking vocabulary.

Hiking Thru Podcast Interview

The Hiking Thru Podcast interviews long distance hikers about life on the trail. Check out Part 1 of my conversation with host Erin Egan here!

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.

Hiking with Trekking Poles

Discussing the benefits of hiking with trekking poles, including how to hold them and when to best use poles.

The 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 […]