January 12, 2019

The 52 hike challenge 2018 kept us fit for backpacking

The 52 hike challenge 2018 kept us fit for backpacking

To prevent the loss of our hiking fitness levels in 2018, we committed to completing 1 hike per week and registered for the 52 hike challenge.

January 6, 2019

A dark New Year’s hike on the Pennsylvania Appalachian Trail

A dark New Year’s hike on the Pennsylvania Appalachian Trail

A New Year’s Day hike after sunset was a peaceful way to kick off 2019.

November 12, 2018

The Virginia AT – Our Section Hike by the Numbers

The Virginia AT – Our Section Hike by the Numbers

Section hiking the Virginia Appalachian trail by the numbers: distance, calories, time and more.

October 30, 2018

AT Hiking over Mt Rogers and through the Grayson Highlands, Virgina

AT Hiking over Mt Rogers and through the Grayson Highlands, Virgina

The spectacular views and wild ponies of the Grayson Highlands and Mt Rogers make this Appalachian Trail hike a must for anyone trekking in Virginia!

September 17, 2018

New York AT: West Mombasha Road to Bear Mountain

New York AT: West Mombasha Road to Bear Mountain

This New York Appalachian Trail hike from West Mombasha Road, through Harriman State Park, over Bear Mountain and across the Hudson is a rocky trek with beautiful views.

August 27, 2018

Hiking in the rain – a personal reflection

Hiking in the rain – a personal reflection

Hiking in the rain is like navigating the storms in our lives. A recent wet hike provided me with time to think about my life’s challenges

January 26, 2018

Hiking down memory lane en route to Center Point Knob

Hiking down memory lane en route to Center Point Knob

A warmish day in January on a familiar Appalachian Trail conjured up loads of memories of hikes from the past.

January 8, 2018

Pole Steeple via the Appalachian Trail

Pole Steeple via the Appalachian Trail

Our hike to and from Pole Steeple was brutal, not because of elevation, weather or terrain, but because we had 4 very energetic dogs who did not want to walk on a leash. #52hikechallenge2018 Week 2

January 3, 2018

The 1st Hike of 2018 – Happy New Year

The 1st Hike of 2018 – Happy New Year

As has been our tradition for the past several years, my husband, dogs and I kicked off the new year with a hike.  Monday’s hike also served as the first of the 52 Hike Challenge. #52hikechallenge2018 week 1

September 30, 2017

A view from the trail – Dr. Seuss style

A view from the trail – Dr. Seuss style

This blog was inspired by an AT thru-hiker in Georgia. Thank you, Eden, for encouraging me to slow down and look around.

September 26, 2017

Too much of a good thing?

Too much of a good thing?

Is an adventure still an adventure if you do it all of the time? Is there such a thing as too much hiking or too much time on the Appalachian Trail?

September 22, 2017

Sometimes I hike the AT just because of breakfast

Sometimes I hike the AT just because of breakfast

Part of the fun of hiking the Appalachian Trail is finding a great diner in a town near our trekking route.