by Jen Seymour | Oct 6, 2017 | Appalachian Trail, AT, Personal
Hello friends! Sunsets and I have been home for 2 1/2 weeks now, since summiting Mt. Katahdin. It’s still weird to say those words – WE SUMMITED MT. KATAHDIN! Here’s a few initial thoughts we have on being back in “real life:” Sleeping in a real...
by | Mar 5, 2017 | Appalachian Trail, AT, Hiking, Training, Uncategorized
What have we gotten ourselves into? Who was that guy who coined the Appalachian Trail a simple “walk in the woods?” That phrase paints a picture of a beautiful, level, happy-go-lucky, birds-chirping, sun-shining, leisurely stroll through the woods. Not a...
by | Jan 30, 2017 | Appalachian Trail, AT
Hi guys! I’ve done a Youtube video on my gear list, but here is the written list and itemized list – for any of you who want the specifics. Video is posted again at the end. Let me know any questions or feedback in the comments! THE BIG 3 (shelter, sleeping bag,...
by | Jan 15, 2017 | Appalachian Trail, Appalachian Trail Training, AT
Our gear test hiking trip we did at Devil’s Lake was an excellent idea. It forced us to get out there, be one with nature, with all of our gear. We made sure we took everything we’d have on the AT, even if we wouldn’t need to use it, to feel the “real weight” of our...
by | Dec 11, 2016 | Appalachian Trail, AT, Foot gear, Hiking
Socks. Why are socks important in thru-hiking, or any long distance hiking? If you don’t have the right type of socks, you could develop hot spots that will form into blisters, and you will be miserable. For me (each person is different), this is what I’ve found that...
by | Nov 29, 2016 | Appalachian Trail, Appalachian Trail Training, AT, Hiking
We get the “why?” question a lot. Why exactly do we want to hike the Appalachian Trial? Why do we want to sleep on a hard surface in a tent every night? Why do we want to go days without a shower? Why do we want to pee and poop in the woods? When Greg...
