Pennsylvania’s Mid State Trail is a Hidden Gem

Thanks to peer pressure from other members of DC UL Backpacking, I started hiking Pennsylvania's Mid State Trail in the summer of 2017. I was soon hooked, and I completed the trail as a series of four section hikes within a year. I highly recommend the MST, for a variety of reasons. If you're considering it, … Continue reading Pennsylvania’s Mid State Trail is a Hidden Gem →

My Winter Gear List

I just finished a week-long trek in central Pennsylvania, during which the ground was usually covered in snow and the air was rarely above freezing. If I hadn't been familiar with my gear and attuned to my tendency to sleep cold, I might not have been able to stay comfortable on the trip. Gear choices … Continue reading My Winter Gear List →