Category: Psychology
On The Road, Jack Kerouac, and Me
Dana is on her way to the Appalachian Trail – with a decidedly non-ultralight two dozen cookies from mom.
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Hiking With Soulmom
“I didn’t want the trail to be remembered only as a place of loss…and so I left the trail.” SoulMom shares the grief she experienced in her first attempt at the AT, and why she’s going back.
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Shakedown Breakdown
Lydia takes on the 77-mile Foothills Trail as a shakedown for her AT thru-hike – but winter weather and endless rain almost end her trip early.
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Dear Family and Friends
“I’m thankful that I’m going into this life changing event not needing anything from it. The AT is not a plan to fix or find myself. It’s an opportunity, an adventure, that I can take wisdom from with discretion and mindfulness.”
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The Twisted Reason I Wanted to Tackle a Thru-Hike
Dyana gets very real about some of the challenges involved with her Pacific Northwest Trail thru-hike, and the moment she realized why she was hiking.
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What Drives You To Hike?
After going through divorce, PCOS, and weight gain, Jenn has decided to redefine herself in the outdoors – and is planning a big trip to the Grand Canyon with a friend to celebrate.
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