Category: US National Parks
Type 2 Fun at Mt. Ranier
Posted by Laura Nelson | Aug 20, 2019 | Articles, Hiking With Kids, Psychology, US National Parks, West Coast | 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 12: Shenandoah
Posted by Pat-Rice Z | Jun 29, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Backpacking Culture, Blog Posts, Thru-Hiking, US National Parks | 0
Days 22-30 on the AT: Smokies to Hot Springs
Posted by Amy Banuelos | May 29, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Blog Posts, Thru-Hiking, US National Parks | 0
Weeks 3-4 on the AT: Hot Springs, NC
Posted by Pat-Rice Z | May 24, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Blog Posts, Thru-Hiking, US National Parks | 1
What Drives You To Hike?
by Guest Writer | Dec 22, 2019 | Articles, Planning and Prep, Psychology, US National Parks | 0
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.
Read MoreType 2 Fun at Mt. Ranier
by Laura Nelson | Aug 20, 2019 | Articles, Hiking With Kids, Psychology, US National Parks, West Coast | 0
Laura has an amazing job leading YMCA youth trips into the wilderness. Her very first trip tested everything she learned in training – and taught her the meaning of “Type 2 fun”.
Read MoreTraining for the Dream Job
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 12: Shenandoah
by Pat-Rice Z | Jun 29, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Backpacking Culture, Blog Posts, Thru-Hiking, US National Parks | 0
Patrice has completed Shenandoah National Park! She visited as a young girl and always dreamed of being a thru-hiker through this section. Read all about her experiences!
Read MoreDays 63-79 on the AT: Daleville Through Shenandoah
by Amy Banuelos | Jun 27, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Blog Posts, Psychology, Thru-Hiking, US National Parks | 0
AT thru-hiker Amy is more than a third of the way through and has finished Shenandoah! She’s living out some wise words she heard: “It never gets easier, you just do more miles.” Check in to see how she’s dealing with rain, ticks, and big mile days.
Read MoreDays 22-30 on the AT: Smokies to Hot Springs
by Amy Banuelos | May 29, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Blog Posts, Thru-Hiking, US National Parks | 0
Amy is now 30 days into her thru-hike and done with the Smokies. In this update, she deals with a sprained ankle and (maybe) noro, but at least she gets in some good meals!
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