by Liz "Snorkel" Thomas | Jan 14, 2019 | Advice, Uncategorized
Dealing with Post-Hike Depression 14 JANUARY, 2019 Minimalism Life Hiking At first, being home will be great after your long adventure. Endless food. Endless Netflix. No more foot/leg/back/what-have-you pain. Temperature control. Roof. Your family wants to hear about...
by Liz "Snorkel" Thomas | Dec 17, 2018 | Advice, Uncategorized
Gift Giving Guide 2018 17 DECEMBER, 2018 Minimalism Life Hiking What makes a good gift? In 2018, I’ve been thinking more about what it means to care about our footprint on the planet while also showing others we care for them during the holiday season. The best gifts...
by Liz "Snorkel" Thomas | Oct 2, 2018 | Advice
Why the National Scenic Trails Act matters 2 OCTOBER, 2018 Hiking Life Advocacy Today is the 50th anniversary of the National Scenic Trails Act. To celebrate, this is a version of a speech I gave at the Russell Senate Building on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C....
by Liz "Snorkel" Thomas | May 9, 2018 | Advice, camping, hiking, intro, quick start, Uncategorized
New to Backpacking? Try a Mock Overnighter 09 MAY 2018 Camping Backpacking Skills Many people find it challenging and scary to transition from dayhiking to camping on a backpacking trip. Because many students in my Thru-hiking 101 needed to be home to their kids for...
by Liz "Snorkel" Thomas | May 15, 2017 | Advice, Uncategorized
I hear complaints all the time from climbers, runners, trail runners, mountaineers, mountain bikers about hiking: It’s slow. It’s repetitive. It’s boring. In a world of FKTs, GoPros, and Snapchat, the simple beauty of hiking can be lost. Robert Pirsig,...
by Liz "Snorkel" Thomas | May 3, 2017 | Advice, Uncategorized
It’s no secret this is going to be a big snow year on the Pacific Crest Trail and the Continental Divide Trail, too. It got me thinking about how I learned the hard way how to keep my feet warm in snowy “summer” hiking conditions. Distance hikers are going...
