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If Not Now, Then When
But why? After I got off the trail, I was genuinely happy to be home. It was good to get back into the groove of home life, being back with my
And the Wood Comes into Leaf
Day 41 - Stan Murray Shelter to 19E 11.1 miles "I woke last night to the sound of thunder; how far off, I sat and wondered" - 'Night Moves' -
Hello, It’s Me
Day 40 - Hughes Gap to Stan Murray Shelter 10.1 miles Back to the scene of the crime. When I last left Hughes Gap, I was in a head space. It
Epilogue
What makes a successful thru hike? I've been pondering this for a few weeks. Most will say it's the summit of Mt Katahdin. The destination,
Should I stay or should I go?
Day 38 - Chestoa to Cherry Gap Shelter 17 miles After spending 3 wonderful days with my partner, it was time to hit the trail again. I really wanted
Marching On
Marching On - The Alarm "Cause our hearts must have the courageTo keep onMarching on" Day 30 - Laughing Heart Hostel to Spring Mountain Shelter
Some Great Reward
Day 26 - Standing Bear Farm to Groundhog Creek Shelter 7.4 miles The trail is a magical time-lapse. People come and go as if the tornado from the
Break on Through (to the Other Side)
Day 23 - New Found Gap to Tri Corner Knob Shelter 15.7 miles After a zero in Gatlinburg, we were dropped back off at New Found Gap. The crew hit the
Cha-Cha-Cha-Changes…
Day 19 Fontana Dam Road to Mollie's Ridge Shelter 13.4 miles It never did rain again the rest of Friday. I stewed about the weather forecast being
Before the Smokys
Day 14 - The NOC to Sassafras Gap Shelter 7.2 miles Dinner last night had me reunited with Stripper. On my way out I ran into him and Breeze as they