Emily Harper > Quotes

“The places where it is clever to have mail drops are Nantahala Outdoor Center, Fontana Dam, and Harper’s Ferry.”
― Emily Harper, Sheltered

“Gorp- Good Old Raisins and Peanuts, aka trail mix. HYOH- Hike Your Own Hike - A very common phrase that hikers tell each other. Hiker Box- A box full of unwanted food and gear, free for hikers. Hiker Midnight- When the sun goes down, usually the time hikers go to bed. Nalgene Bottle- A virtually indestructible plastic bottle that holds a liter of water Nero- Near Zero - A low mileage day NOBO- North Bound aka headed north. Northern terminus- Where the trail ends/starts in Maine, on the peak of Mount Katahdin Pack Out- Items brought with hikers out on the trail. PCT- Pacific Crest Trail is longest of the three trails, and grated for horses.”
― Emily Harper, Sheltered

“HIKER GLOSSERY AT- Appalachian Trail - The most populated and most difficult terrain of the three longest trails in the USA Aqua Blazing- Canoeing instead of hiking a section of the trail in the Shenandoahs. Bear Cables- A system to easily hang up food bags. Bear bagging- Hanging food up high in a tree. Bivy Sack- A lightweight waterproof shelter that has bad condensation Blow Down- A fallen tree or limb blocking the trail Blue Blazer- A hiker that takes short cut trails or more scenic trails that lead back to the main trail Bushwhack- To hike where there is no trail /to clear a trail with a machete. CDT- The Continental Divide Trail - The most secluded and least populated of the three longest US trails. Cowboy Camping- to sleep on the ground with no shelter Cairn- Pile of rocks to depict where the trail is located when above treeline Day Hiker- Usually a novice who is out for the day or several days. DEET- A heavy duty bug spray. Drop Box- Food or gear sent by mail. Five Fingers - Shoes with toes. Flip-Flopper- A thru-hiker who hikes one way, then skips ahead to hike the opposite direction Gators- A piece of gear worn around the ankle to keep dirt from entering shoes Giardia- Parasites that cause diarrhea from drinking unclean water.”
― Emily Harper, Sheltered

“Love is not just found in grand gestures but in the quiet moments when two hearts speak the same language without uttering a single word.”
― Emily Harper