I met Fish on an Appalachian Trail online community, Whiteblaze. To prove to you that I’m not entirely insane, and other people actually do this crazy thing, I asked him if he’d answer a few questions for me.
The key:
TG = Trailgirl. That’s me!
LoF = LotsOFish.
And now, the interview!
TG: What is your trail name and how [...]
Archive for March, 2009
Interview with LotsOFish
Posted in Uncategorized on March 24, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Avoiding Gear-Fever
Posted in Uncategorized on March 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Every year, hundreds of hikers set out on the Appalachian Trail carting pounds of gear that they will NEVER use. Mountain Crossings Hiker Outlet at Neels Gap makes a killing each year inspecting packs and mailing hundreds of pounds of gear home. About 30 miles into the trail, they are situated right at the point [...]
Gimme Shelter: Choosing a tent option for the Appalachian Trail
Posted in Uncategorized on March 3, 2009 | 1 Comment »
A tent will be one of the most important pieces of gear you decide upon when planning a long backpacking trip. It will provide your home away from home — where you retreat to sleep and rest when you are not hiking hours upon end. Choose wisely.
Most average American families opt for the traditional tent [...]
