Rachel Durchslag

author of While I Walk ✏️ Hiker 🥾 Reader, dog mom, and vegan

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“School rewards with a certificate; nature rewards with enlightenment.”

― Michael Bassey Johnson, Song of a Nature Lover

Photos: Hiking in scenic Liechtenstein

#Hiking #TheGreatOutdoors #Nature

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"I not only see myself keeping this book on the shelf, but pulling it down and using it, especially when it comes to those 100 tips at the end."

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#BookReviews #Guidebooks #Hiking #Nature

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Hi, I’m Rachel. Have we met?

I’m the author of While I Walk, an upcoming book where I share vegan recipes, stories from my hiking adventures, hiking tips, and more!

Follow along to learn more, and thanks so much for being here!

#Hiking #Vegan #Hikers #AmWriting

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My trip to Spain back in 2015 shifted something significant within me.

I was called by the music of the mountains in a distant land and was now ready to continue my journey of discovering the vast, beautiful world.

And I haven’t looked back since!

#Hiking #Nature #Spain

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I found a lot of friendly faces on the trails while in Greece!

Do you ever encounter animals on your hikes?

#Hiking #TravelAbroad #Greece #Sheep #Goats

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One of While I Walk’s key themes is the way international travel can expand us emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.

Have you ever been hiking abroad?

I traveled to Greece recently, and it was even more amazing than I could have imagined.

#Hiking #Nature #Greece

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“Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.”

— Thich Nhat Hahn

#Hiking #Nature #WhileIWalk

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This may seem obvious, but be sure to check the weather forecast before you go hiking, and if possible, continually while on trail.

Even if a day starts off with sunshine and blue skies, a potential storm might be making its way to where you’re hiking.

#Hiking #Nature

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How did this bus end up on a mountainside?

There’s a book here, somewhere!

Hiking by Snowbird Creek in North Carolina.

#Hiking #Nature #TheGreatOutdoors #NorthCarolina

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Remember the movie 127 Hours?

This is a hiking must:

ALWAYS let someone know where you’re going on a hike and what time to expect to hear from you when you’re finished.

Even if you’re hiking only a few miles, you never know what might happen in the woods.

#SafetyFirst #Hikes

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Have you heard the news?

While I Walk is now out in audiobook! You can grab it on Amazon or at this link: https://t.co/Tn1NscohYH

#Hiking #HikingBooks #Guidebooks

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“How wild it was, to let it be.”

― Cheryl Strayed, Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail

#HikingLovers #Hiking #Wild

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Hiking tip:

Stay “the lighter, the better.” The longer the hike, the more you'll want your pack lighter--believe me!

Buy the lightest versions of your essentials, including bug spray, toothpaste, and deodorant.

#Nature #Hiking

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My book While I Walk is out now!

It’s full of stories from my hiking adventures, hiking dos and don'ts, vegan recipes, LOTS of photos, and more!

#Hiking #TheGreatOutdoors #Hikers #NatureBooks

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“Happiness is the struggle towards a summit and, when it is attained, it is happiness to glimpse new summits on the other side.”

— Fridtjof Nansen

#Hiking #Nature #Adventure #Mountains #Everest #Nepal

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Pilot Rock in North Carolina is such a unique rock formation!

I love hiking around its base. The views are so stunning.

#Hiking #NorthCarolina #Nature #PilotRock

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“Ordinarily I go into the woods alone, with not a single friend, for they are all smilers and talkers and therefore unsuitable.”

— Mary Oliver

Pic: Hiking in Macedonia

#Hiking #Nature #Adventure #Outdoors #Macedonia

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If you prefer solitude on trail, try to find out which trails are less popular. The AllTrails app highlights how crowded a trail may be.

I find hikes more enjoyable when they’re quiet. A head start is worth not sleeping in, so I can savor that delicious outdoor solitude.

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I love any good book that helps me increase my awareness of, and gratitude for, my time on trail.

Recently, I truly enjoyed reading Trail Mix: Wit & Wisdom from the Outdoors by Corinne Gaffner Garcia, a beautiful collection of quotes about the outdoors.

#Hiking #NatureMemoirs