Are you yearning to walk the Appalachian Trail? You wonder how. You wonder if you can do it. You know there’s a lot to prepare, but don’t know where to start. Everyone you know says that’s a crazy thing to do! You want someone who’s done it to help you navigate the journey. Hi. I’m …
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How to Start Your Appalachian Trail Walk
I’ve walked the Appalachian Trail twice, plus another 2,000 miles working as an Appalachian Trail Conservancy ridgerunner for seven seasons.. How did I start all this? By locating the nearest trailhead to my home and setting foot on the trail. That one hour greeting let me hear my call to the trail “If I just …
How Much Food for Vegan Hiking?
In response to the question “I’m vegan. What food do I take hiking?” I sprout mung beans and lentils on trail. Hummus, olive oil, sweet potatoes, corn mush, maple syrup. Did I mention olive oil – most calorie dense food? I was soooo afraid of being hungry and not getting enough calories when I started …
Getting Started on the Appalachian Trail
“I think I want to do a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. How should I prepare for that?” Here’s my answer: Go out for a day, then a night, then three or four nights. Go out for short walks in all four seasons to test your gear. One landmark in preparation is to go out …
Preparing for a Long Walk
July 20, 2019 What a blessing to have a five-day walk in Great Smoky Mountains National Park! The lush, green, and lavishly diverse landscape truly exemplifies the fad of Forest Bathing and contrasts starkly with my winter desert habitat! Although my body cringed a bit with muscle soreness since I haven’t taken a long walk …
Thruhiker Celebrity?
“Thruhikers are celebrities!” I read that in a women’s hiking group and chuckled. I don’t feel special! I walked the Appalachian Trail from Maine to Georgia within a year’s time, so I am a thruhiker. As a thruhiker, how I know about myself is that I fulfilled my dream of being able to say, “I …
My Umbrella: A Room with a View
I Love My Gear! My Umbrella is a Rainy Day Room With a View Yesterday, I walked on Cold Mountain, VA, in a cloud. Rain drizzled down and visibility was about 20 feet. Yet, I was enjoying the walk, the view, and a visit to this magical place of beauty. As I walked, I realized …