Tag: Adventure
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A Solo and Speedy Thru-Hike of the Wonderland Trail
The Wonderland Trail is a 93 mile loop around one of the lower 48’s largest active volcanoes, Mt. Rainier. 22,000 feet of glute force climbing, and 22,000 feet of quad screaming loss. Most people go clockwise because the ascents are more gradual, but I ended up going counter-clockwise because I’m a bigger fan of more…
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Why I Hike Alone
“I learned my strengths and my weaknesses. I experienced the exhilaration of the ups and the despairs of the lows and most of the feelings in between…I learned courage and I learned it myself” – Ann Stirk For the past several years I have ventured off on my own, so much so that the #1…