Category: Safety
JMT Day 3: Zero Day of Decision
Posted by Deb Peel | Nov 13, 2019 | Blog Posts, Psychology, Safety, Section Hiking, West Coast | 0
Fear! Fear Not!
Posted by Yvette Beetley | Aug 19, 2019 | Blog Posts, Hiking With Kids, Planning and Prep, Psychology, Safety, Section Hiking | 0
Training for the Dream Job
Posted by Laura Nelson | Jul 30, 2019 | Articles, Hiking With Kids, Psychology, Safety, US National Parks, West Coast | 0
Week 14 on the AT: Pine Grove Furnace, PA
Posted by Pat-Rice Z | Jul 23, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Blog Posts, Psychology, Safety, Thru-Hiking | 0
2 States Down, 12 More to Go!
Posted by Katie Barok | Jun 17, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Blog Posts, Safety, Section Hiking | 0
Lessons From the Trail
by Guest Writer | Nov 23, 2019 | Articles, Challenges, Psychology, Safety | 0
New All Women All Trails writer Kieara shares why she started hiking, how she stays motivated, and some learnings from her time on trails.
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by Deb Peel | Nov 13, 2019 | Blog Posts, Psychology, Safety, Section Hiking, West Coast | 0
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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by Yvette Beetley | Aug 19, 2019 | Blog Posts, Hiking With Kids, Planning and Prep, Psychology, Safety, Section Hiking | 0
Yvette’s section hike of the New Mexico part of the CDT is coming up fast. The self-proclaimed “overkill, Type A personality” is prepping and planning – and dealing with some fears.
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by Laura Nelson | Jul 30, 2019 | Articles, Hiking With Kids, Psychology, Safety, US National Parks, West Coast | 0
Laura landed a dream job for the summer leading youth backpacking trips for the YMCA. In this piece she shares the training she had to go through. As she reminds herself, “You will be challenged. You will be humbled. This will be worthwhile. You will make a difference in a young person’s life.”
Read MoreWeek 14 on the AT: Pine Grove Furnace, PA
by Pat-Rice Z | Jul 23, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Blog Posts, Psychology, Safety, Thru-Hiking | 0
AT thru-hiker Patrice has completed half the trail! In this update, she contemplates the simplicity of trail life and the fears (rational or otherwise) of hiking alone, and shares what her experience of visiting home felt like.
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by Katie Barok | Jun 17, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Blog Posts, Safety, Section Hiking | 0
Katie finishes her section hike of the Appalachian Trail in New York. She learns some valuable bear lessons – by way of what not to do.
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