Greg Seymour's Blog

The Hunt for the Perfect Pair of Shorts

I am on the hunt for the perfect pair of shorts for our upcoming bikepacking trip on the Katy Trail in Missouri, and I have found them. As luck would have it, Kuhl reached out during my research and offered to send me a pair of shorts from their Men’s Shorts page. They didn’t have to ask me twice!

My goals for the shorts were simple. First, comfort above all. I will be in the saddle for 6-7 hours a day and wanted a pair of shorts that wouldn’t chafe, that ...

We typically shy away from working with other companies, but this is our 2nd time working with KÜHL. Why? We simply love Kühl clothing and outdoor wear – their products are well made, last forever and just look – cool. So when they approached us recently and asked if we wanted to try out some of their jackets/pants, how could we say no?

Chica is sporting the Spyfire Hoody (size M, color blackout):

My Mom actually has had this puffy (with no hood) for over 7 years now and STILL loves ...

Hello from Wisconsin! We are just days away from the beginning of our Ice Age Trail thru-hike. We wanted let everyone know of changes we’re making on our YouTube channel – moving away from distracting and annoying Adsense ads and into a viewer supported Patreon.

For those of you who don’t know, Patreon is a monthly subscription used to support creators/artists of all kinds. Making daily videos is time consuming: it requires taking footage with specialized equipment and a labor-intensive editi...

Every once in a while we are approached by outdoor companies to try their hiking gear. We usually don’t have time or an interest to do this, but when KÜHL reached out to us, we thought, well – COOL!

Chica is sporting the Women’s Kontour Short 4” in Pavement:

Here’s her thoughts: I wasn’t expecting to like these shorts as much as I do! I like how these look even though they are shorter than I usually wear (KÜHL does offer these in an 8″ length as well, and I would probably prefer ...

Chica & Sunsets' Hostel 2020 Newsletter

 

Wow – what a year. In this newsletter we recap our first year of supporting hikers coming through Franklin, NC on the Appalachian Trail and Bartram Trail. We also discuss how Hostel Angels helped up get up and running and how you can help too. Finally, we discuss goals for next year. 

 

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Chica & Sunsets' Hostel 2020 Newsletter

 

Wow – what a year. In this newsletter we recap our first year of supporting hikers coming through Franklin, NC on the Appalachian Trail and Bartram Trail. We also discuss how Hostel Angels helped up get up and running and how you can help too. Finally, we discuss goals for next year. 

 

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Hi, we are Chica & Sunsets, and we are on the adventurous path to operating a hiker hostel! We thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2017 and then walked Spain’s Camino de Santiago in 2018. We have a passion for the outdoors and for those who share similar aspirations.

The Appalachian Trail (AT) will always have a special place in our hearts. It was the hardest and most challenging thing either of us have ever done, and also the experience and adventure of a lifetime! One way to stay connected...

There are many reasons the Camino de Santiago finds its way onto the bucket-lists of many people. The trail is accessible to people in a wide range of ages and physical ability. Pilgrims experience walking through history and witness ancient architecture and art. Walkers feast daily on wonderful Spanish food and wine. Many walk for a religious or spiritual reasons and the Camino does not disappoint with communion with nature, your fellow humans, and daily access to churches, cathedrals,...

Have you always wanted to sleep in a cave? Do you like waterfalls and hiking? If you’re looking for a non-touristy hiking excursion, this will not disappoint! 

Diamante Cave and Waterfall Hike is found in the Perez Zeledon (southern zone) area of Costa Rica.  The Diamante Falls are located on private property, so booking a guided hike is the only way to see it. For the overnight stay, you also have a rappelling option. And if you don’t want to sleep in the cave, there is a day-hike-on...

My new book Chicas on the Appalachian Trail is available and has 18 Five-Star Amazon reviews already!

A book written for women by a woman. This book is primarily for women wanting to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail but can also apply for any long distance hiking on any trail. It includes tons of women-specific tips, addresses fears and safety concerns, and (my favorite part) has 12 interviews with recent badass women hikers!

This book was so interesting, I read it in one sitting! – Ama...