by Paty | Mar 8, 2019 | The South, US High Points
Order of Visit: High Point #7 Date Visited: March 7, 2019 Route Taken: Driskill Mountain Trail (main trail) and False Mountain Trail from the Mt. Zion Church – 1.8 miles (roundtrip) Type of Terrain: Moderately easy dirt trail coupled with a mostly...
by Paty | Mar 4, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Gear
For my 12th birthday, my parents decided to get me contact lenses. This gift was a total game changer for me. Up until that point, I was just the nerdy tween girl with glasses. But, I really liked being outdoors. I loved swimming, and horseback riding, and so many...
by Paty | Feb 26, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Gear
Hunger Logic – If I stare into my food bag long enough, something tasty has to appear right??Answer: Nope. You packed what you packed. Don’t be such an idiot next time. During my recent shakedown hike on the Lone Star Hiking Trail (or LSHT), I...
by Paty | Feb 20, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Hiking
Many class of 2019 Appalachian Trail (AT) thru-hikers are currently obsessing over gear right now. With only a few months left before hitting the trail, everyone seem to be fretting. Every blog or YouTube channel is publishing content about lighter hiking gear, better...
by Paty | Feb 11, 2019 | Grand Canyon, Southwest US
What gear do you plan to pack to ensure you have a safe rim-to-rim (R2R) hike of the Grand Canyon? There’s an endless list of items you to consider. But, you’ll probably need to strike a careful balance between being prepared and carrying too much...
