Jul 27, 2018

We've not spoken for over a week and Jessica has moved into Wyoming. With another desert to contend with, she is getting help with her hydration from truckers as they pass her by.

She has also had a few wildlife encounters, one of the great joys of long-distance hiking. Yet she is getting ready for the prospect of...

Jul 17, 2018

Another catch up on the trail, with Jessica taking a break and having cell service. This time, we didn't lose her towards the end as we did last time. We ranged from coffee pots to guns and even got in another thunderstorm story.

Listener, Joe Hirsch even planted the thought of the 4600-mile North Country Trail in her...

Jul 12, 2018

This week, we were able to catch up when Jessica was actually hiking on the trail. She had a signal and, particularly because I wanted to know about her electrical storm experience, I immediately got on the phone. Then, once she had told her story, the interview took an unexpected turn..... 

Jul 6, 2018

It's been a few days since we spoke and Jessica is now almost due west of Denver. We learn about these small towns and what she does when she gets into town, as well as how much solitude she has been experiencing. We also learn about one of the very favorite parts of hiking for her. It wasn't what I was...