THINGS RIDGERUNNERS WANT HIKERS TO KNOW: PART 1
“IN DIFFICULTY LIES OPPORTUNITY”
“In difficulty lies opportunity.” I saw those words on a billboard today, somewhere between a gas station and the rising blue ridges, and they swirled themselves around my brain. The […]
2025 SEASON RIDGERUNNER ON THE AT AGAIN! HURRAY!🥾
I have great news! I loved being an Appalachian Trail Ridgerunner in the Smokies SO MUCH I’ve decide to be the long-season Ridgerunner again for the 2025 season! As a […]
BACKCOUNTRY DUTIES: CLEANING A PRIVY!
This past week’s hitch was different from my regular 4-day adventures on the Appalachian Trail, in that the first two days were dedicated to cleaning out a remote backcountry privy […]
DID YOU KNOW GRAFFITI HARMS TREES?
I walk by these trees frequently and always find myself confused at the thought of someone… anyone… ALL of these people… doing this. It breaks my heart because this tree […]
WATER IS LIFE!
With eight billion people on the planet, it is more important than ever that we stand together to protect our natural resources. We can each play a part in protecting […]
DO YOU CARRY RAIN PANTS IN YOUR BACKPACK?
YAY! I AM OFFICIALLY A LEAVE NO TRACE MASTER EDUCATOR!
I am delighted to announce the completion of my Leave No Trace Master Educator Course! Since finishing my trainer course several years ago, I have contemplated furthering my Leave No […]
LEAVE NO TRACE MASTER EDUCATOR COURSE!
Guess who is beginning her Leave No Trace Master Educator course this weekend!?! Yes, that would be me… and if you know me well, you know I absolutely LOVE talking […]
LEAVE NO TRACE PRINCIPLE #6: RESPECT WILDLIFE
LEAVE NO TRACE PRINCIPLE #6: RESPECT WILDLIFE Here are some ways we can respect wildlife… Observe and photograph wildlife from a safe distance to avoid startling them or compelling […]
LEAVE NO TRACE PRINCIPLE #5: MINIMIZE CAMPFIRE IMPACT
LEAVE NO TRACE, PRINCIPLE #4: LEAVE WHAT YOU FIND
SELECTING A TENT SITE: LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!
I was out hiking the other day, and I hear the tell-tale “crack” first, and then approximately 1-2 seconds later, I hear it lumbering through the branches making its way […]
“LEAVE NO TRACE” TRAINER COURSE – FUN AND INSPIRING!
The “Leave No Trace” Center for Outdoor Ethics has a mission to protect the outdoors by teaching and inspiring people to enjoy it responsibly. The 7 principles that LNT teaches […]
