This summer was absent travel, but next week I’ll head north to backpack Isle Royale in Lake Superior.
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Post PCT Gear Review, or: how I learned what stays and what gets chucked
There is an expression among even the most advanced runners that getting your shoes on is the hardest part of the workout. – Kathrine Switzer Updated gear list now available. You can access it on google docs and take it with you! Walking the Pacific Crest Trail was one of the best things I have done in my life – second only to walking the Te Araroa, and both of those hikes were accomplished in […]
Read MoreTA video: ready or not…
The Blissful Hiker Alison Young packs ultralight gear to ready to go to New Zealand.
Read Moregear list for the Te Araroa
The Blissful Hiker’s packed weight for 5 months on the Te Araroa is under 15 pounds.
Read MoreThru-hike prep with visual aids
In Silent-Film-style, the Blissful Hiker sets the “alicoop” and finally crawls in for a little shut eye.
Read MoreGranite Gear Crown2 60 backpack review
Followers named my superbly designed, lightweight but rugged Granite Gear pack, Olive Oyl.
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