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14 Days and Fretting: Coping with Pre-Hike Anxiety.
In two weeks’ time I will be driven to North Georgia and left for dead. While that may seem a bit dramatic, I am sure it will feel as such…
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Shakedown Hike: The Good, the Bad, and the Hungry.
So, what is a shakedown hike anyway? Before I set off on a 2,200-mile trek from Georgia to Maine I need to know a few things. Several things actually. For…
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Hike Your Own Hike: What it Means to Me.
It’s about more than pace. One of the most used phrases in the hiking community is hike your own hike. It basically means to go at your own pace and…
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New Year’s Resolution: Lose Weight – Scratch That.
Why weight-loss is not my New Year’s Resolution. This was the first New Year’s morning that I didn’t wake up, step on the scale, and confirm my #1 New Year’s…
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Georgia to Maine – Never the Same.
How I am mentally preparing for a 2,200 mile walk in the woods. Okay, its officially 2,197.4 miles. Piece of cake. I’ve been walking my whole life; this is just…
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Fluffy Folks on Mountains: The Quest for Plus-Size Gear.
When one thinks of a long-distance hiker, often the image of a bronzed, Patagonia-clad athlete with bulging quads comes to mind; perched no doubt on a rocky summit in the…
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Lessons Learned On My First Backpacking Trip.
1. Make sure someone knows your plans! It’s not enough to announce, “I’m going off to hike the Appalachian Trail.”, unless of course you’re planning to hike the entire 2,198…
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A Fluffy Folks Guide to Hiking in Georgia
The great outdoors can be awe-inspiring, stimulating our senses and challenging our bodies to push further and reach higher towards that next summit. But it can also cause us to…
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Hiking Her Way to Health: One Woman’s 260-Pound Weight-Loss Adventure.
This is April’s story. In a world full of stories that just hurt your heart, it’s refreshing to come across one that lifts your spirit and resonates hope and encouragement.…
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Highpoint Highlight – Florida’s Britton Hill
At just 345 feet, Florida’s highpoint Britton Hill is the lowest of the U.S. Highpoints. In fact, you wouldn’t guess it was a highpoint at all if it weren’t for…