There's nothing better than summiting Mt. Katahdin and knowing that you just completed the ENTIRE Appalachian Trail. Our Hiker's Highlight this week was with Kristen "Brightside" Geary, whom just crossed the finish line on July 11th! After seeing her progress and success on the trail, we had to reach out to her to find out all about her bucket list check off. "The magnitude of the trail never scared me; the fact that the trail would be hard, rugged, and long only made me want

While out on the trail, it is important to keep your core engaged to help keep you balanced and strong through your hiking adventure. Yoga can help build up the proper muscles for backpacking and also keep you limber to avoid injury while out as well. These poses will help you hit the trail with confidence! We teamed up with Aurorae Yoga to bring you the perfect 15 minute core strength flow. *See full video of demonstration of poses at end of post* Tabletop to Cat/Cow: Keepin

One of the most important things about planning a trip is mapping out your meals and calorie intake during your adventure. This week we had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Aaron "Sling" Owens, (The Backcountry Foodie), regarding her Pacific Crest Trail ("PCT") and Appalachian Trail ("AT") adventures, and how she made and planned all her meals for her hikes. Being a dietitian, she provides us with the necessities your body will need to help fuel your adventure. What is