Katahdin: “The Great Mountain” and Six Witty Wanderers
By Kim Adler “Man is born to die, his works are short-lived. Buildings crumble, monuments decay, wealth vanishes. But Katahdin in all its glory, forever…
Tag: Hiking
If The Shoe Fits: A Hiker’s Dream Boot
By Kelsey A. Liebenson-Morse “It had only to do with what it felt like to be wild. With what it was like to walk for miles…
“Let Them Get Dirty” and Other Lessons from the Trail: An interview with Author Patricia Ellis Herr
Introduction and questions written by Amanda Festa; interview conducted by Francis McGovern Author, mother, and hiking enthusiast, Patricia Ellis Herr’s first book, Up: A Mother…
Can A Sleeping Bag Save You?
By Kelsey A. Liebenson-Morse Hypothermia happens when your core body temperature falls below normal, which can easily happen when you are exposed to cold winds…
Hiking Gear to go ‘Wild’ For
By Amanda Festa Cheryl Strayed documented her 1,100 mile solo hike in her memoir, Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail. When…
Woman Gone ‘Wild’: Cheryl Strayed Traveling Solo
By Amanda Festa In her memoir, Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail, Cheryl Strayed hikes 1,100 miles on the PCT, which…