Summary: <br> On this episode Ariane shares her experience as she is trekking through the Appalachian Trail. Is establishing a routine everyday helpful or harmful to your hiking experience? After all, we are out on the trail to get away from it all right? But is sure does seem like I am going to work everyday.<br> Everyday is the same. Wake up, drink coffee, eat, pack up, hike. Funny how quickly though, THAT routine becomes a habit. A very secure habit I might add. When a circumstance becomes “different”, it’s kind of weird that my routine becomes interrupted. I found that my 0 days often did that.<br> Of course, my routine of hiking became so normal. Talking with other hikers, listening to the sounds of nature, became very routine to me. So in that aspect, it was very beneficial. Some advise I received before hitting the trail was:<br> Establish a routine as soon as you can<br> Establishing a routine at camp was very helpful. How you get ready for night. Making sure everything is secure, hanging your food bag, getting your sleeping bag fluffed up.<br> I think the best routine I got into was having a flexible plan. There are many time that I didn’t get to go or camp where I wanted. But that turned out to be ok. The Trail will put you exactly where you need to be. That is why Trusting the Trail is so beneficial to my hiking experience.<br> Check out <a href="http://thebackpacker.tv/arianes-appalachian-trail-gear-list/">Ariane’s Gear List</a>. She is averaging 27 lbs pack weight with food and water.<br> Want talk LIVE with her and ask a question? <a href="http://thebackpacker.tv/ask-us/">Find out how</a>.<br>
