Thru-hiking Essays

2,185 Miles Between “The Safe Choice” and Knowing Oneself. By Neva Warren At fourteen, I didn’t see anything standing between me and hiking the Appalachian Trail. At fifteen, I saw Mount Katahdin standing between me and completing the Appalachian Trail. Months earlier, I had hiked 3 miles of the Appalachian Trail while on vacation in Shenandoah park, and decided that I wanted to hike the 2,185 miles myself. I read books about the trail (like Bill Bryson’s “A Walk in the Woods” and Jennifer

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia English Department Graduation project Code: 496N ID: 210024657 Paper Title: Ecocriticism inThe Perfect Hug and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn a Camping Primer Student's Name: Sarah Khalid Alkhaldy Supervisor: Dr. Sabah Aisawi 1436- 2015 Outline Ecocriticism in The Perfect Hug and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn a Camping Primer I. Introduction: II. Children picture book: III. Eco criticism: IV. The Perfect Hug: a. The writer and

Hiking the Appalachian Trail Every year, roughly 2,000 people attempt to thru-hike the entire 1,280 miles of the famous Appalachian Trail. Only one in four succeeds. Stretching from Georgia to Maine, the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) winds through snowy mountains and extensive farmland, attracting visitors from across the world to test their mettle. More than just a physical challenge, A.T. vets regularly preach that the trail is a test of mental endurance. When you’re fighting off hordes of bugs in

Remnants of a Forgotten Place Silence cloaks the desolate ruins atop the mountain, and an early morning fog wraps its tendrils around the worn stone, slowly thinning as the tentative sun creeps higher into the sky, leaving a path of oranges, pinks, and reds as it goes. Suddenly, the silence is broken by the heavy treading of many sneakers. A group of people emerges from the jungles surrounding the ruins, gasping in pleasure at the breathtaking sight before them: Machu Picchu. Just like so many

When I was young my family and I lived in Spokane Washington. I have lived my entire life in Spokane, Washington up until now, I spent 10 years there and it was a pretty amazing experience before moving to California. In Spokane there is a lot of snow during the winter, it would get very cold! Sometimes it would go into the negative degrees. I have 3 other siblings and we would go outside and play in the snow all the time, the snow would pile up so much it would be about 4 feet high. We had a huge

During the everest disaster of 1996 three expeditions led by experienced mountaineers Rob Hall, Scott Fischer, and Makalu Gau set off to reach the peak of everest. This 8848 meter mountain has claimed many lives and would do so again in 1996 the number of guides and clients of the three expeditions was 33 people but only 21 came back down. The greatest death toll occurred during the summit attempt the three expeditions left camp 4 (just below the death zone.) early in the morning of may 10’th in

3 REASONS WHY FISHING MATTERS It can be said that fishing is one of the most popular outdoor sports these days. Fishing is for everyone regardless of age, gender, social status, income level, skin color, nationality. There are three main reasons behind the popularity of this amazing sport. 1. It keeps you stay fit and healthy Participating in this outdoor activity means you lungs and your brain will benefit greatly from the influx of fresh air surrounding you. Ask any environmentalist the amazing

George Washington National Forest. The Parkway runs through the states of Virginia and North Carolina. There are also many things to do along the Blue Ridge Parkway, such as camping, hiking, and picnicking. There are also attractions to visit such as the Linn Cove Viaduct, Linville Falls and Mount Mitchell. The hiking trails range from 0.1 miles to 18.5 miles and are classified as low, moderate or strenuous difficulty. In total there

North Carolinas Mountain regions lay in the Western area of North Carolina. It is home to many tourist attractions to go hiking, site seeing, and much more. The mountain region of North Carolina gets the most of the snow out of the other two. But you would be surprised that spring time in the mountains can experience heat waves of 90 degrees regularly. It is a beautiful time

Pit pat. The sound of rain was all Rob could hear. Rob was an archaeologist who was driving to British Columbia. Rob was looking for a lost staff. He stopped and pulled over to the side of the road. He was at the spot where you had to hike up the mountain. There was just one problem: there was no path. Rob realized he had to hike and cut his own path through the forest. Ten days passed and Rob was so tired. Then his water bottle rolled into a bush, so Rob crawled into the bush. Suddenly, his mouth

Nature’s Testing Grounds Outward bound is a camping expedition that features a seven-mile hike through the Appalachian Mountains. Myself along with several other students signed up to participate. The year was 2012,my tenth grade year. The only requirements were boots and the basic necessities (no electronics allowed). Little did I know Outward bound was going to be filled with excitement, pain and satisfaction. We started on a Monday early in the morning where we received our gear, which included

This is a story of the time I almost died. It happened about two years ago at scout camp in an Eastern Idaho scout camp called Little Lemhi. My scout group and I tried to get this merit badge called Environmental Science. The friends’ names are Kason and Hayden. There was more, these are just the ones that were there for the… incident. For this merit badge, we had to go out into the camp’s trails to explore nature for fifteen minutes a day. We found this nice spot. It was around eighty degrees

Fossils are especially noticeable near the Turkey Path, in Leonard Harrison State Park and in the creek itself. The highway bridge along RT. 6 is pretty in all seasons. We pass under it. The “Blue Moon” at pre-dawn one morning at the confluence of Pine Creek and Marsh Creek. Mile 8.0 (Mile 8.0) South of the highway bridge, we get our first look at Pine Creek. Pine Creek and Marsh Creek merge and head south. This is a particularly tranquil section of the Pine Creek Trail. Look for eagles in

how much we have wanted to do it for so long. So what we did was we all went to bed early so we could wake up early. This hike is a long one the trip up and down if you walk fast can be about an eight-hour hike. We did not have that much experience hiking up anything this enormous besides a hike that was three miles

Last Thursday, I took the metro to Peel and then walked north up Peel to the mountain’s edge. The mountain was rather busy given that it was a week day. It’s really an easy trek once you’re downtown, all you have to do is find the mountain, and begin walking up towards the base. The air was particularly crisp on this chilly October morning which blended well with vibrant coloring of the trees. When I reached the outskirts of the mountain at Peel and av. des Pins Ouest, I began to climb the stairs

In the chilly and cool month of October 2016, our church and many others had planned a hike for us in the pathfinder clubs. It would take place in one of the routes of the Appalachian Trail. All of us had been excited and deprived of all patience, in anticipation for this event. There were many reasons why we all wanted to head out to this trip, but the major one was that, we would be able to leave our pesky little siblings home. The reason being that this would be an overnight hike, it would

TITLE The Inca Trail, Peru: An Unforgettable Hike to Machu Picchu LEAD PARAGRAPH The Inca Trail in Peru is one of the world’s best loved hiking trails, not least because it leads to one of the seven wonders of the world - the incredible Machu Picchu. The Inca Trail is located on a mountain ridge above an area called the Sacred Valley, and is loved by walkers and non-walkers alike. It’s a 26 mile (41 km) walk, usually consisting of around 10 hours per day, taking 4 days and 3 nights of camping

Whether you are visiting New Mexico for the first time or you are a long-time resident, you need to check out Silver City in the southwestern part of the state.   As we walked through the actual cliff dwellings, it was easy to imagine what it was like to live hundreds of years ago in this isolated canyon. The trail to the is about one mile and does have some steep and narrow sections, though there are benches provided so you can take a break and enjoy the view. Silver City is the gateway to the

memories you will remember forever? What were your favorite parts about your trip? My annual Memorial day weekend camping trip allowed me to experience these and more. From skipping rocks in the Upper Iowa River and beating down a tree with a bone to hiking to the Coldwater Creek, Memorial day camping is always a trip to remember. The morning of Memorial Day, 2017 started with panic as excitement and anxiety rushed through my veins. I laced my boots and grabbed my army backpack before packing my stuff

I would like to start off by saying some thank yous to those who made this day possible. To my parents for the much needed love and support To my family and friends and to the people who helped with my eagle project And thank you all for attending my court of honor Over the past 13 years, scouting has taught me a lot of things that will stay with me the rest of my life. It has taught me, don’t use gasoline to start a fire. I’ve learned that being an eagle Scout isn’t just a title, but a way on