JMT Day 5: It’s All About the Waterways
Now that Deb has changed her JMT plans (and adjusted to the altitude), she’s finding the time to relax and enjoy her hike so much more.
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Winter Backpacking: Is It For Me?
Katie sets out for long weekend along the AT in Pennsylvania to experiment with winter backpacking. Some really cold nights have her rethinking her plan!
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Day 4: No Disappointment In My Pack
“I had learned an important life lesson when I stood at the base of the JMT and decided to change my trip and hike out. Iād learned to be flexible, a hard thing for a planner like me. I knew, despite giving up my dream of hiking the whole JMT, the journey was far from over.”
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After the Really Big Hike
Post-depression is REAL. Madeleine gets brutally honest about how it feels to go from being The Woman Who Did the Really Big Hike to the The Woman Filled With Debilitating Sadness.
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JMT Day 3: Zero Day of Decision
Deb’s JMT hike takes a turn when she realizes she’s suffering from altitude sickness. Thanks to a friendly ranger, some good judgement, and a positive attitude, she manages to stay joyous rather than distressed.
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Get Up and Hike
“I was hooked. I was also healing. Hiking is healing. Many of you reading know this cleansing that takes place amongst the trees.” New writer Kellie shares how she went from unable to walk to the mailbox to planning an AT section.
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