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Colleen Goldhorn

Hi! My name is Colleen, but I'm better known on the trail as Spot. I am a PA native who now calls the mountains of Colorado her home. My days are spent as a graphic designer and photographer, but I spend every available minute of my free time outside. A few years back, I discovered the AT and since then it has been the #1 thing on my mind. Since 2016 I have hiked over 1,000 miles of the trail, with plans to some day stand on top of Katahdin with all 2,200 miles under my belt. You can usually find me somewhere in the mountains either hiking, skiing, or rock climbing. Happy trails!

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REI Quarter Dome SL 1 Tent Review

REI Quarter Dome SL 1 Tent Review

Choosing a tent that works well for you is one of the most important gear decisions a backpacker can make. It pays to do some research and hold out

Oct 18, 2022 : Colleen Goldhorn
BearVault BV475 Review

BearVault BV475 Review

To carry a bear canister or not is the age-old question among backpackers – between the added weight/bulk and never seeming to find one that holds

Aug 24, 2022 : Colleen Goldhorn
Therm-a-Rest Parsec 0 Sleeping Bag Review

Therm-a-Rest Parsec 0 Sleeping Bag Review

Backpacking season doesn’t have to end as the first snowfall hits the ground. Whether you’re looking to head out for a few days of snowy hiking,

May 2, 2022 : Colleen Goldhorn
14 Damn Good Reasons To Thru Hike The IAT Ulster-Ireland

14 Damn Good Reasons To Thru Hike The IAT Ulster-Ireland

The following is a sponsored post brought to you by Outdoor Recreation Northern Ireland. If you’re looking for a 2022 thru-hike that breaks the

Feb 28, 2022 : Colleen Goldhorn
Oregon Coast Trail Asking For Public Feedback in Closing Gaps in Route

Oregon Coast Trail Asking For Public Feedback in Closing Gaps in Route

Stretching 362 miles along the entire coastline between Washington and California, the Oregon Coast Trail (OCT) is known for its vast expanses across

Jan 28, 2022 : Colleen Goldhorn
Appalachian Trail Hiker Rescued in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Appalachian Trail Hiker Rescued in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

A Tennessee National Guard medical flight crew – along with the National Park Service – coordinated a search and rescue effort on Tuesday, January

Jan 21, 2022 : Colleen Goldhorn
IAT Ulster-Ireland: 279 Premier Coast-to-Coast Miles on the International Appalachian Trail

IAT Ulster-Ireland: 279 Premier Coast-to-Coast Miles on the International Appalachian Trail

This is a sponsored post. The following profile of the IAT Ulster-Ireland is brought to you by Outdoor Recreation Northern Ireland. Traversing

Dec 14, 2021 : Colleen Goldhorn
Appalachian Trail Hiker Killed At Palisades Parkway Road Crossing

Appalachian Trail Hiker Killed At Palisades Parkway Road Crossing

A hiker was killed while crossing the Palisades Parkway on the New York section of the Appalachian Trail earlier this week. 66-year-old Galina

Nov 17, 2021 : Colleen Goldhorn
Officials Release Cause of Death of California Family Found in Sierra National Forest

Officials Release Cause of Death of California Family Found in Sierra National Forest

Both the hiking community and local authorities were left baffled earlier this year after reports of four mysterious deaths along a California hiking

Oct 22, 2021 : Colleen Goldhorn
Claimed PCT Hiker Charged With Starting California’s Fawn Fire

Claimed PCT Hiker Charged With Starting California’s Fawn Fire

A woman claiming to be a PCT hiker has been charged with allegedly starting California's Fawn Fire after attempting to boil drinking water. The

Sep 28, 2021 : Colleen Goldhorn