TA audio narrative: Does orange make my butt look fat?
It’s said that people fear public speaking – and looking ridiculous – more than death.
training is life; life, training
How do you get in shape for a long thru-hike? By being intentional in making fitness a part of life.
Hammock Gear Burrow quilt review
A quilt opens beneath you and puts the down feathers on top. where you need them.
TA video: alison’s big adventure
What I lack in experience, I make up with enthusiasm.
Soto Amicus review
I had 25 ounces at a rolling boil on my 3 ounce stove in about 4 minutes.
gear list for the Te Araroa
The Blissful Hiker’s packed weight for 5 months on the Te Araroa is under 15 pounds.
TA audio narrative: who is this “blissful hiker” you speak of?
I love being a DJ, but wanted to experience a thru-hike before it was too late.
ten reasons to add hot yoga to your thru-hike prep
The 26 poses are some of the most effective of all workouts, both energizing and therapeutic.
Thru-hike prep with visual aids
In Silent-Film-style, the Blissful Hiker sets the “alicoop” and finally crawls in for a little shut eye.
The little light that could
The Black Diamond Spot is only 3 ounces with loads of functionality, but I can never remember the steps.
