This article originally appeared on The Trek. Five days out from the start date of my AT thru-hike, I found myself unable to move five feet beyond my toilet. Apparently I had contracted norovirus before even setting foot on the trail.
Adventure
Pine Needle Tea is a refreshing foraged drink that boosts the immune system and warms the soul during the darkest of winter days. I don’t want to let my inner hippie shine too brightly right now, but I am a firm believer that Pachamama (Mother Earth) provides you with exactly what you need at the …

