Our articles come from the All Women All Trails Writers. These are women who have amazing experiences – day-hikes, trip guiding, short trips, section hikes – and will be sharing their stories and wisdom all year round. Check out our amazing writers to get inspired and learn something new!
Ramblings
About the Author: Ann Wolf, known on the trail as Greeter Two, for her friendly greetings and suggestions, is a semi-retired, very busy and active senior. Greeter Two is a breast cancer survivor, class of 2016, who refuses to settle down, opting instead to pursue...
The Awakening
About the Author: Nina Irene is a mother (of a daughter and two four-legged hiking buddies), wife, professional, volunteer and Jeep girl. She is new to the more expansive hiking trails, but determined to explore, learn and conquer. “Do or not do. There is no...
Isle Royale End to End via the Minong (Part 3 of 3)
Click Ashley's name above to see all of her posts! Day 7, August 4 My comfortable sleep was shattered by the sound of my alarm, the first time I had utilized the wretched thing since coming to the island. It was too dark and windy outside for me to face the day,...
Never…
About the Author: Kayleigh Coupe, age 27, is a two-time cancer survivor, happy hiker, sister, daughter, and friend. She is currently working as a Registered Nurse in Utica, NY while continuing her schooling to become a Family Nurse Practitioner by 2020. Find her...
Isle Royale End to End via the Minong (Part 2 of 3)
Click Ashley's name above to see all of her posts!Day 4, August 1 We awoke to the rapping and tapping of rain on our shelter, thankful for the barrier between us and the storm clouds. After some coffee and breakfast, we stood out on the rocky overlook one last time...
Isle Royale End to End via the Minong (Part 1 of 3)
Click Ashley's name above to see all of her posts!Day 1, July 29 Waking up early at the Ramada Inn in Hancock, we were already exhausted. Our drive to Hancock was just over seven hours and took us a total of 450 miles. With a large amount of coffee and mounting...
Completing the Shenandoah 500 Challenge
About the Author: My love for the mountains began with family vacations in the mountains of Tennessee and Kentucky. I am now fortunate enough to live very near the Shenandoah National Park and George Washington National Forest. My goal is to hike 2-3 times a week for...
How Horses Turned Me Into a Hiker
About the Author: Julia Everheart is a native of Hatteras Island, North Carolina now living near the mountains of north Georgia. She is a hiker and an equestrian, and she combines her two passions by hiking with a donkey named Rusty. She loves encouraging people...
Everything You Need to Know to Walk the West Highland Way
About the Author, Leah LaRocco: "Hi there, I'm a Long Islander who lives in Franklin, Tennessee. My first love was the ocean, but growing up camping and hiking around Vermont also contributed to a deep appreciation for the mountains. Public lands are some of my...
Sierra Club’s Nifty Ninety
About the Author, Susan Alcorn: Susan is an Oakland, CA resident who has lived in the Bay Area most of her life. She graduated from U.C. Berkeley, raised two sons, returned to school to get a teaching credential, and taught 3rd-5th grades for 15 years until her...
Not All Who Wander Are Lost, But I Was
About the Author: Amy Lees. Amy is a dream chaser and believes in living a life untethered by others' expectations. For too long, she catered to her family's and friend's wishes before her own. After realizing she was on a path of self destruction and unhappiness, she...
Winter Hiking in the Whites
About the Author, Ilse Dunbar: "I got into hiking kind of late in the game in 2014 when we moved from Ohio to Maine. Hiking has made me stronger physically, and healed me emotionally and psychologically. You can find me in the mountains of Maine and New Hampshire on...
How Much Does It Cost to Thru-Hike the Appalachian Trail?
Over and over again, prospective thru-hikers have questions and concerns about the financial side of hiking the Appalachian Trail. There are three main financial considerations for a thru-hike: half a year of lost income, how to save up enough, and the cost...
Appalachian Trail Gear List: Before and After
Waaay back in March 2016 after months of research and planning, I posted my initial gear list. Now I want to go back through what worked and what did not (spoiler: most of it worked). I've copied and pasted the original article here and added commentary so...
How to Have a Holiday Dinner on the Trail
Mmm...holiday dinner. Whether Thanksgiving or Christmas, you can count on classic dishes, family recipes, and comfort food, everyone gathering around a big table in a warm dining room and passing plates. But what if you wanted to shake things up a little and eat your...
Meet Irene, Wainwright Completer After 29 Years
At All Women All Trails, our dream is to inspire and motivate women to go after whatever adventure excites them. We plan to feature interviews with diverse adventurers from all backgrounds tackling all size of challenges. Enjoy!I met Englishwoman Irene (with her...
6 Reasons to Visit Yosemite in the Fall (and 3 Downsides)
Find out the six reasons you should definitely visit Yosemite in the fall, and three reasons why it might not be so great.
