Twiddling my Thumbs in Lordsburg
Hello friends, Updates * The trail is absolutely lovely! * The trail is super social! I’ve needed to dust off my “talk to people” skills […]
CDT, Updates
Colorado Trail, Updates
Updates from the Colorado Trail – Email 3
Hello lovelies, Quick updates The Colorado trail is a helluva trail. 5/5 stars About 75 miles to go I turned
Colorado Trail, Updates
Updates from the Colorado Trail — Email 2
Hi all, It’s really, really great being back on a trail! I hear I’m missing some fire misery in California.
Colorado Trail, Updates
Updates from the Trail – Thru-Hiking during COVID
Hello lovelies,I’m doing well out here on the trail, and hear that Mr. Cat Stevens is still doing well back
General Thoughts, Updates
Backpacking and Thru-Hiking during COVID-19
Can one responsibly go backpacking or thru-hiking during COVID-19? There are certainly risks involved, but it may still be done safely.
Gear Review
Columbia OutDry Ex Featherweight Jacket
Update — 2026: Columbia has discontinued the OutDry Ex Featherweight (and Gore-Tex killed ShakeDry over PFAS), so this jacket is
Gear Review
Moto Z Play Smartphone
The Motorola Moto Z Play might be the best phone for backpacking. The battery life is a beast, and quick
General Thoughts
Stop dismissing Cheryl Strayed
There really isn’t debate around it. Cheryl Strayed did a LASH (Long-ass Section Hike) of the Pacific Crest Trail. And
Gear Review
Granite Gear Crown2 38L Review (vs. the New Crown 3 40L)
My Granite Gear Crown2 38L review after thousands of trail miles, plus what changed with the new Crown 3 40L: hip belt, lid, weight, and capacity.
Gear Review
Sea to Summit Head Net
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