Every Spring I get all nostalgic about the Appalachian Trail, remembering all of the work that went into planning a 6-month trek and all the pondering about what kind of impact the trail would have on my life…
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In 1977, after two years of planning and prepping, 27-year old Robyn Davidson took off on a solo journey across the Australian desert with four camels and her dog …
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Get trail-fit without even having to go outside! Cuz here in the northeast, winter weather can really be wicked.
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You are all amazing. Thank you for making 2018 rock!
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How to beat the stress of the holiday season in one simple step. (Hint: it’s all about the mindset)…
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Want to go hiking in the winter but think it’s too cold? Nonsense! It’s all about putting that mind over matter (and wearing a bunch of layers)…
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What do you do the day after Thanksgiving — go shopping or go outside? I prefer the latter, social media movement notwithstanding…
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Not being able to see a clear path in front of you is intimidating, but by using a compass and plugging away, one step at at time in a remotely uphill direction, you too can make it to the top!
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In 1955, 67-year great-grandmother Emma Gatewood was the first woman to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail and did so simply with canvas sneakers and a shower curtain to protect her from the rain…
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Hiking is great fun but tiny accidents on trail have the potential to turn lethal if you’re not prepared. Whether it’s 2 miles you’re going or 200, help prevent accidents by having these 10 safety essentials on hand…
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Millbrook Mountain and Gertrude’s Nose — one of many fabulous fall hikes in Minnewaska State Park outside of New Paltz, NY. Not kidding, you have to go!
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Heading out prepared for a change in the forecast, and backed with a positive mindset, will allow you to reap the many benefits of a hike…
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To this day I look to the lessons I learned on trail to aid my mindset when overcoming adversities in the real world…
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Labor Day weekend is our last guaranteed chance to get out on trail and into the woods. It’s also the last weekend for everyone else in America to get outside too….
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Sure, you've got to carry everything you need on your back, but wow, everything you need for a night in the woods fits on your back! It's mind-blowingly humbling to realize how little one really needs in life …
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What is inspiring about her memoir is the way she works through and beyond her pain, works it out physically, step-by-step, getting stronger as she goes…
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Many of us city dwellers live in urgency. By necessity, we tackle the important things first. Is that why the soul-nourishing, self-care activities always seem to get pushed to the back burner?
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Deciding what to talk about put me back in touch with my why. Why did I go out there? What was I seeking? I was reminded how being out amid the scenery of the woods provided me with serenity …
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We started comparing notes about our thru-hikes and trying to see if we had any hiker family in common, which of course we did, because it is a small, small world out there…
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Receiving magic out on the trail truly restores your faith in humanity. When my dad and I were hiking the AT together we met some of the most generous souls…
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