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.
Read MorePosted by Laurie Freeman | Jun 9, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Blog Posts, Thru-Hiking
Laurie has started her flip-flop AT hike heading north from Harper’s Ferry! Here she shares what she’s learned so far.
Read MorePosted by Laurie Freeman | May 14, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Blog Posts, Gear, Planning and Prep, Thru-Hiking
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!
Read MorePosted by Laurie Freeman | Apr 24, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Blog Posts, Gear, Planning and Prep, Psychology, Thru-Hiking
“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.
Read MorePosted by Laurie Freeman | Apr 3, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Blog Posts, Planning and Prep, Psychology, Thru-Hiking
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.
Read MorePosted by Laurie Freeman | Mar 24, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Blog Posts, Food and Nutrition, How-To, Planning and Prep, Thru-Hiking
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.
Read MorePosted by Laurie Freeman | Mar 16, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Blog Posts, Planning and Prep, Thru-Hiking
If you’ve never considered a flip-flop thru-hike of the AT, Laurie might just convince you with this thoughtful post.
Read MorePosted by Laurie Freeman | Mar 9, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Blog Posts, East Coast, Planning and Prep, Psychology, Thru-Hiking
About the Author: Laurie Freeman is a naturalist, environmentalist and soon-to-be retiree. She...
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