Hello and welcome! The name's Morgan (they/them). My trail name's Captain Blogger. I'm 25 and I have spent most of my time since graduating high school doing outdoor seasonal work to get me out of the Midwest. What can I say? I love the mountains. I'll be attempting a NOBO thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail starting March 2024. Those who enjoy a sense of humor, deep thoughts, and discussion of the taboo, follow along my journey as I stumble and slide my butt to Mt. Katahdin (or the next burger joint). I'll see ya there!
Posts
Day 50: Hiker Hobbles and Milk Flavored Water
The Hiker Hobbles I slept well last night. The only problem I had was trying to convince myself to get up and start the day. It took me fifteen
Day 49: Rap Battles and Creeper Trails
Hairspray Rap Battle I slept hard. I woke up at 6:30 with the song, Good Morning Baltimore, stuck in my head. Why? I had a dream where a town
Day 48: Virginia at Last
Start of the Morning Last night was an interesting one. At 3:30, I awoke and decided to look up. Along the trail, bouncing in time to
Day 47: Chaco Scars and Aqua Blazing
Rough Morning I did a lot of moaning and groaning as I forced myself up. All was quiet until Fine Young Buck began to rapidly move and pack.
Day 46: Laurel Fork Falls and Ankle Sprains
The Morning Today was essentially a zero. We planned on hiking to Laurel Fork Falls and then hike back to the hostel. We had all the time in the
Day 45: Reflection Time and Credit Card Suspicions
Sleep on Trail I'm starting to no longer wear earplugs. I always start off with them and they disappear sometime in the night. That's how I knew it
Day 44: Mud Fields to 400 Miles
Great Breakfast Once Again I did not want to wake up. Everyone in the hostel was up and moving by 6:30. I stayed in bed with my eyes closed until
Day 43: Best Breakfast on Trail and Nipple Tattoos
Taking a Zero I woke up knowing that I was taking a zero. Since it was predicted to thunderstorm most of the day, I had no desire to get soaked with
Day 42: Panic Attacks on a Gorgeous Day
Morning Struggles Alright Sleep did not come easy nor did it stay easy. I slept fitfully and was constantly woken up by the howling wind and large
Day 41: Roan High Knob and Norovirus Fears
Good Morning It had rained sometime in the night. All I could think of was that I'd be putting a wet tent in my bag. And I did. I forgot I left a