The opening of this post may seem odd, but I’m pretty sure it will become clear if you read it in its entirety. I’ve had many setbacks throughout my lifetime: depression, obesity, and rare brain disease, to list a few. I am also a…
When planning a thru-hike, there are many things to consider; gear is the first. Hiking gear is expensive, but I have learned it doesn’t have to be. I have successfully obtained my essentials for under $600. Here’s how I did it. I…
This blog was presented as a “hiking blog,” and there haven’t been a lot of hiking posts. I don’t start the Pacific Crest Trail until April of 2016, but also, I am much much more than a hiker. That said, I recently joined a…