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Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:25:21 +0000

Katie posted a new activity comment

Sat, 22 Jul 2023 12:46:24 +0000

I’ve been using the Jolly Gear sun shirt this season and really enjoying it! I’m happy with the thoughtful design (pockets, hole for ponytail etc) as well as the funky prints – it’s always a conversation starter ☺️

In reply to - Robert posted an update in the group Gear

Hi all I have been using Farpointe gear for over a year now and I highly recommended it . The sunhoodys are absolutely fantastic, made from a merino blend mix . […]

Katie posted a new activity comment

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 13:55:27 +0000

Yo 🙂

In reply to - Carry posted an update in the group Solo Hikers

Hey ✌️

Katie created the group Trail Sustainability Practices

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 02:10:48 +0000

Katie created the group Hut to Hut Tours

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 02:07:27 +0000

Katie created the group Solo Hikers

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 02:07:23 +0000

Katie created the group Solo Hikers

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 02:07:23 +0000

Katie created the group Solo Hikers

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 02:07:21 +0000

Katie posted a new activity comment

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 01:53:39 +0000

Wow, really cool! This is my first time hearing of the GAP. Looks like it will be beautiful!

In reply to - Gail posted an update in the group Trails in the Americas

Hi Hikers!

I’ll be doing the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) in August. Actually, I’ll be biking it, but as a hiking/biking trail, I thought I’d mention […]

Katie posted a new activity comment

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 13:23:32 +0000

Dang! Keep us updated, that sounds like a perfect combination 😍

In reply to - Hadrien posted an update in the group Camino de Santiago

That’s it, starting on Wednesday, for GR10 + Camino del norte! About 1800km and 70.000D+, and as usual not UL 🤣

18kg and 20kg with 2 weeks of dinners […]

Katie posted a new activity comment

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 03:39:22 +0000

Wow! 6000! I think this trail has great potential 😍 very high on my list!

In reply to - Nuno posted an update in the group Madeira Thru-Hike

The government of Madeira is currently creating a new trail from Machico to Ribeira da Janela (very similar with the MIUT), about 93 Km long , 64.6 km […]

Katie posted a new activity comment

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 14:43:49 +0000

Ah nice, what do you think so far? Can it be a success?

In reply to - Nuno posted an update in the group Madeira Thru-Hike

The government of Madeira is currently creating a new trail from Machico to Ribeira da Janela (very similar with the MIUT), about 93 Km long , 64.6 km […]

Katie posted a new activity comment

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 14:23:15 +0000

😮 so cool! Curious if hikers will end up gravitating toward this instead of MIUT 🧐

In reply to - Nuno posted an update in the group Madeira Thru-Hike

The government of Madeira is currently creating a new trail from Machico to Ribeira da Janela (very similar with the MIUT), about 93 Km long , 64.6 km […]

Katie and Chris are now connected

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:30:29 +0000

Katie posted a new activity comment

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 14:53:54 +0000

Will do! 🙌🏼

In reply to - Jasper posted an update in the group Oceanian Trails

Katie posted a new activity comment

Sat, 24 Jun 2023 19:52:30 +0000

Uh oh! I’ll reach out to developers and see what’s going on. Thanks for catching this! 😊

In reply to - Jasper posted an update in the group Oceanian Trails

Katie and Sebastian are now connected

Sat, 24 Jun 2023 14:40:09 +0000

Katie replied to the discussion Ultralight in the forum Gear

Sat, 24 Jun 2023 14:38:57 +0000

Reply to Ultralight

Wow! That’s a great review for the gear 🤩 I’ll definitely be bumping them up on my gear wishlist after hearing that 🙂

Katie and Anne are now connected

Sat, 24 Jun 2023 07:29:52 +0000

Katie and Craig are now connected

Sat, 24 Jun 2023 07:27:59 +0000

Katie and Chris are now connected

Sat, 24 Jun 2023 06:26:45 +0000

Katie replied to the discussion Backpacks! in the forum Gear

Sat, 24 Jun 2023 04:48:06 +0000

Reply to Backpacks!

I’ve been using the Jade 38 for all of my euro trails w/o sleep system and adore it! I’d used the Osprey Tempest 34 prior to it and the Jade blew it out of the water. Plus, I adore the U-Zip on the front. Makes organization so much easier 🙂

Katie replied to the discussion Ultralight in the forum Gear

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 21:00:42 +0000

Reply to Ultralight

Yesss I really liked the freelight but think I like the Hubba a bit more because of the set up/poles actually! Freelight was a little more difficult to pitch, I thought.

As for the PCT: hot damn! I’ve been curious about the ZPacks but haven’t tried one yet. I think they’d probably be great for UL, but how did it do in the Sierras? Not too cold? 🥶

Katie and Hadrien are now connected

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 19:24:25 +0000

Katie replied to the discussion Ultralight in the forum Gear

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 19:07:40 +0000

Reply to Ultralight

Oooo thanks for including your list! I’ve recently trekked with the MSR Freelight and really loved it 😍 it’s perfect and so much lighter than the REI quarter dome I was carrying before. Thank goodness!!

But wow… a 5kg pack?! Was that sustainable for you?

Katie posted a new activity comment

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 17:42:30 +0000

Wow! That’s a great variation on The Way! I hiked the French way in 2019 and think it would be so nice to go back to experience the region with a higher emphasis on nature than the high levels of road walking involved with the French variation. 🤩 you’ll have to keep us updated!

In reply to - Hadrien posted an update in the group Camino de Santiago Hi all,

After having walked the camino about 10 years ago, through the Via Podiensis and the Camino Frances, I’ll go back this summer!

Leaving in about […]

Katie and Floor are now connected

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 17:34:53 +0000

Katie posted a new activity comment

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 15:50:24 +0000

Wowww this is such a nice blog Chris! Really dig how detailed you are about your experience.

In reply to - Chris posted an update in the group Laugavegur Trail

This is an amazing trail. I hiked it in 2021 (which was stressful due to corona measures, but peaceful because there were not many people :P). I wrote a […]

Katie and Juul are now connected

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 15:03:19 +0000

Katie and Irene are now connected

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 14:53:37 +0000

Katie replied to the discussion Let's go hiking in the forum European Trails

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 14:45:06 +0000

Reply to Let's go hiking

Hey Finn! What kind of trail are you thinking about?

Katie posted a new activity comment

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 03:43:37 +0000

So awesome, @nutcracker ! Here’s the blog she’s published on THRU-HIKING.com! https://thru-hiking.com/planning-for-the-pacific-crest-trail/

In reply to - Lies posted an update in the group Pacific Crest Trail

Hi everyone!

Nutcracker, class of ’22 here.

If you are interested in hiking the PCT and are looking for some stories and advice to get you started on […]

Katie updated their profile

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 02:43:40 +0000

Katie created the group Via Francigena

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 16:47:48 +0000

Katie posted a new activity comment

Mon, 29 May 2023 14:17:06 +0000

Wow, really lovely. A proper pilgrimage for sure 🤩 what’s next on your bucketlist?

In reply to - Katie posted an update in the group Camino de Santiago

Heya, my name is Katie, and I hiked the Camino Frances in 2019. It was a total blast! While that was pre-pandemic, I would still love to answer any […]

Katie posted a new activity comment

Sun, 28 May 2023 04:25:05 +0000

You hiked from Belgium?! Hats off to you, that’s seriously a badass route. how many km?

In reply to - Katie posted an update in the group Camino de Santiago

Heya, my name is Katie, and I hiked the Camino Frances in 2019. It was a total blast! While that was pre-pandemic, I would still love to answer any […]

Katie posted a new activity comment

Sun, 28 May 2023 04:23:59 +0000

Hi Andreas, I haven’t hiked this trail yet. I know that @thruhikes has finished it! 🙂

In reply to - Katie created the group Cape Wrath Trail

Katie posted an update in the group The Jordan Trail: A few photos from our time on the trail! Most photo […]

Sun, 14 May 2023 00:05:05 +0000

A few photos from our time on the trail! Most photo credits go to Jochem de Jong 📸

Katie posted an update in the group The Jordan Trail: Alright, hello hello! We are back from the Jordan trail! […]

Sat, 13 May 2023 23:58:27 +0000

Alright, hello hello! We are back from the Jordan trail! And while Elmar and Jochem are off exploring the rest of the trails in Europe (12 trails, 12 countries, 5 months?!), I am home and reflecting on the experience.

Disclaimer: I love the desert. I’m pretty sure I was a lizard in some past life because I can happily hike in the sun and…

Katie posted a new activity comment

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 11:07:31 +0000

Me too! Haven’t hiked with such a large group before, so there’ll be a lot of firsts 🙂

In reply to - Katie posted an update in the group The Jordan Trail

Getting excited for the Jordan trail with Travelbase next week! T-minus 4 days! 🤩 @champi

I’ll be posting exclusive trail content here and will be happy to […]

Katie posted an update in the group The Jordan Trail: Getting excited for the Jordan trail with Travelbase […]

Sat, 22 Apr 2023 08:34:13 +0000

Getting excited for the Jordan trail with Travelbase next week! T-minus 4 days! 🤩 @champi

I’ll be posting exclusive trail content here and will be happy to answer any questions 🙂

Katie and Mathilde are now connected

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 16:14:12 +0000

Katie replied to the discussion Ultralight in the forum Gear

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 15:52:51 +0000

Reply to Ultralight

14/15 is light for you?! Oh wow! That’s the heaviest I like to go 😂

For my upcoming trek in Jordan I think I’ll bring 38L and try to keep it under 12-13 with water and food. But that might be wishful thinking! Glad it was such a good weekend out. 🙂

Katie posted an update in the group Camino de Santiago: It's coming up on four years since I hiked the […]

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 21:50:55 +0000

It’s coming up on four years since I hiked the Camino Frances and I can’t believe it’s been so long. I’ve been reminiscing on a specific stretch where we saw a poppy super bloom, and felt like we were in the Wizard of Oz! Has anyone else seen these in recent years?

Katie posted a new activity comment

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 21:45:24 +0000

I’ve been hoping to hike the Lycian Way for a good while – but then I spent a few weeks running/hiking near Patara last summer and learned I’d accidentally already seen the “prettiest part” according to locals. Would you agree? Is it worth still hopping on?

In reply to - Lisa posted an update in the group Lycian Way

This is the first hiking trail I ever did, and it was a perfect one: stunning landscape, traditional mountain villages, turquoise sea to cool down in, plenty of […]

Katie posted a new activity comment

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 21:44:13 +0000

Eek! Is there ever a slow season for the trail? Feel like this is one of the most sought after in the EU right now

In reply to - Lisa posted an update in the group GR20 Best trail i have ever done!

It is best to do this trail as lightweight as possible because a heavy, full pack will make the vertical scrambling sections dangerous. […]

Katie posted a new activity comment

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 21:42:32 +0000

When are you going in 2024? I’ve been trying to find the right time to reschedule my NYE hike i was supposed to do there, but haven’t found an ideal time yet. May wait until next winter at this point. 🥲

In reply to - Liz posted an update in the group Trans Catalina Trail

Excited to see your experience and questions for the TCT. I’ve done this trail 2x and plan to take a group in 2024 as first time backpackers.

Katie created the group Stubaier Hohenweg

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 21:39:57 +0000

Katie created the group Peter Habeler Runde

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 21:37:44 +0000

Katie created the group New Zealand Tracks

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 21:33:13 +0000