We're glad to have recently had donated to us a box of 100 new Bibles! They are English Standard Versions testaments with the New Testament plus Psalms and proverbs. We've got some other King James Version testaments as well. We're excited to make these available to...

Thanks to Yard Dart and Laser Beam we've got some new snow gaiters and micro spikes! These should come in handy for winter hiking in New York –...

Banzai (Doug) has accepted a call to be the pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Unionville NY!The Appalachian Trail runs rights by Unionville. Most hikers will actually take the road into town and resupply at the General Store, eat at the restaurant there, and pick...

We've been making these signs using acrylic paint on wood scraps that we have lying around. And it has given us the idea that it would be a fun tradition for our guests at Sola to make a sign when they visit. We hope you'll make a sign with us someday! -Banzai and Hot...

We are happy to announce the birth of our daughter, Maple Josephine, born October 3, 2018. At birth she was 7 lbs, 7 oz, and 21 inches long. We know she will one day love hiking as she seems happiest when carried around; not when sitting still. Praise the Lord with us...

Congratulations to George Kroeker, the winner of Sola's bandana 2019 design contest and recipient of our $150 prize! George, who currently lives in Minnesota, is interested in photography, design, videography, and other creative projects. He works with Reformed...

Banzai, Hot Drinks, PapaBob, Anna, and Daniel made their way up from Sams Gap to Hogback Ridge Shelter for an overnight camp. We brought bananas for all the thru-hikers at the shelter. Perfect weather on the Appalachian...