Me? Well, I’m not sure what I am. I love the outdoors. I can specifically look back on my summers spent hiking, mountain biking, and rafting in the North Carolina mountains and attribute most of who I think I am as a person (other than my parents) to those camp days. I want my ashes sprinkled […]
Who thru-hikes the Appalachian Trail?
In 2016, Adventure Possible had a record number of applicants for it’s annual Appalachian Trail thru-hiker sponsorship. We’re happy to announce that Dawn Webster has received our financial support for her 2016 attempt at a northbound (NOBO) thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. While reading through the 197 applications that we received, it occurred to us […]
How Long Does it take to Bike Across America?
One of the first questions a would-be cross country cyclists asks is “How long will it take to bike across America?”. It’s a common question, and unfortunately I find that the common answer is “too long”. Too long because of work, family, money, or some other probably legitimate reason. Many people consider cycling across America […]
10 Tips for Preparing for Your First Long Distance Bike Tour
Kudos to you if planning to leave the comfort zone of bike riding along the familiar roads and trails around your home and opting for your first long distance bike tour. When planning a self-contained bike tour, use our Self-Contained Cycling Checklist and Budgeting Calculator Taking a bike ride through many cities and states is […]
8 Tips to Successfully Ride a Bike Across America
After a long-awaited family vacation the two typical responses go somewhat like: best trip ever or worst trip ever. In many ways that is the same reaction that people feel who finally realize their goal of riding a bike across America. If a cyclist prepares before the ride and expects physical, emotional, and psychological bumps […]
11 Tips for Hiking the 100 Mile Wilderness
At the trailhead of the Appalachian Trail’s 100 Mile Wilderness in Maine, a sign stands informing all how the 100 Mile Wilderness is so named due to the nearest town being 100 miles south. Hiking the 100 Mile Wilderness is a challenge, and backpackers are explicitly told to turn back unless fully outfitted – including […]
6 Tips for Successfully Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail
Successfully thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail requires physical endurance, perseverance, and, of course, a little bit of luck (or at least the absence of bad luck). I met a thru-hiker in Maine who was the unfortunate victim of bad luck. He had successfully thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) and was by all accounts an experienced […]