Appalachian Trail

Jun 64 min read

Audrey Payne - Long-distance backpacker, writer, and nature nerd. Overcame a debilitating back injury to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail and recently published a memoir about it!

In this episode, we sit down with Audrey Payne, a long-distance backpacker, acclaimed writer, and nature enthusiast who calls Boulder,...

Mar 286 min read

My experiences on the Appalachian Trail Versus Te Araroa Trail

I've been incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to trek not just one, but two of the world's most renowned long-distance trails....

May 19, 20183 min read

Total Costs - Appalachian Trail

I have done my very best to ensure all the below is accurate and hopefully it all adds up! Some costs were difficult to keep track of...

May 19, 20182 min read

September Costs - Appalachian Trail

Spending Debit Card 6th September - Caratunk House (Accommodation and Food) - $160.40 (£124.36) + Transaction Fee £3.41 Spending on AMEX...

May 19, 20182 min read

August Costs - Appalachian Trail

Spending Debit Card 7th Aug - Cash out Unionville - US$102 (£78.33) + Transaction Fee £2.15 + Cash Fee £1.75 21st Aug - Bobs Diner...

May 19, 20182 min read

July Costs - Appalachian Trail

Spending on Debit Card 2nd July - ExxonMobil Atkins (Food) US$40.13 (£31.92) 5th July - Woods Hole Hostel (Accommodation & Food)...

May 19, 20182 min read

June Costs - Appalachian Trail

So I probably should have done this ages ago - but to be honest, I was scared about finding out how much it did cost to do the trail. In...

May 12, 20181 min read

Part 4 - 6 Months after finishing the Appalachian Trail - Being interviewed for "Mighty Blue on

At the age of 61 Steve Adams "Mighty Blue" hiked the Appalachian Trail. It was a life changing event for him and he followed up his...

Oct 22, 20174 min read

Being interviewed for "Mighty Blue on the Appalachian Trail"

At the age of 61 Steve Adams "Mighty Blue" hiked the Appalachian Trail. It was a life changing event for him and he followed up his...

Oct 17, 20175 min read

What I Learned From Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail in 100 Days

In 2017, I thru-hiked all 2,190 miles of the Appalachian Trail in 100 days starting in Georgia and ending in Maine. That’s about 84...

Sep 19, 20172 min read

Sarah Williams - Thru hiking the Appalachian Trail (2,190 miles) in 100 days!

After working in finance for 8 years, I quit my city job and spent 18 months travelling the world, climbing Kilimanjaro, backpacking...

May 21, 20173 min read

Planning Routines for the Appalachian Trail

Thru hiking the Appalachian Trail in 100 days is going to be a challenge. I’ve shared more about my physical and mental preparation as...

May 20, 20173 min read

Appalachian Trail - Equipment weigh in....Base weight 17.4 lbs

In order to move as quickly as I want to, I have to get my base weight down. Ideally I was going for 15 lbs. It didn’t quick work out at...