10 Things I Learned in My First 10 Days on the AT
Laurie has started her flip-flop AT hike heading north from Harper’s Ferry! Here she shares what she’s learned so far.
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Author: Laurie Freeman
Packing My Fears Part 2: Clothing
Laurie does a fabulous breakdown of all the clothing and rain gear she’s bringing on her upcoming flip-flop thru-hike. Check out her list and let her know your thoughts in the comments!
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Packing My Fears Part 1: The Big Three
“Delving into a gear list reveals a lot about a person.” Laurie breaks down her Big 3 (backpack, tent, sleep system) and shares the fears and hopes that went into choosing each one.
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Adventure Before Dementia
Laurie explores the idea that an Appalachian Trail thru-hike is physical for the first third, mental for the second third, and spiritual for the final third. Find out how she’s preparing for all three kinds of challenges.
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Resupply: To Drop or Not to Drop
If you’ve ever wondered how hikers feed themselves for 6+ months, Laurie does a pretty exhaustive explanation of the options here in preparation for her own AT thru-hike.
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Flip-Flopping on a Flip-Flop
If you’ve never considered a flip-flop thru-hike of the AT, Laurie might just convince you with this thoughtful post.
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Passage to the Precipice
About the Author: Laurie Freeman is a naturalist, environmentalist and soon-to-be retiree. She...
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