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Danger (And The Fear Of It) On The Appalachian Trail
“Are you bringing a gun?” “A gun?! I’ve never even shot a gun! Why does everyone think I should carry a gun?! I can barely pick up my pack as...
Gear Aficionado Reporting for Duty
My quest began one average day at my local outfitter. Two months after my thru-hike, I walked into the place with a sense of authority. I scoffed at the salesman...
Appalachian Trail Gear List 2014
Alright folks, I now present my 2014 Appalachian Trail Thru Hike Gear List. Below is a list of everything I will be carrying for my hike, its weight and its...
Being Honest
I'm going to be blatantly honest with everyone. For the last few weeks, I was strongly considering cancelling my hike. Actually, I was pretty sure I wasn't going to be...
The Bonding of Kindred Spirits
What I've learned on the first ten days of hiking and living on the Appalachian Trail is that it takes a sense of humor, grit and the ability to give...
Georgia On My Mind
Shamelessly modeling my Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Jacket, Osprey Exos 58 Pack and making sure my Frogg Toggs (and GoPro) are as water resistant as they claim. *This post...
Introducing…
When I was a child, my mother would often kick me and my siblings outside, say “go play”, and lock the door behind us. Now, this was in the 90s...
Whisper Walking: How This All Started
November 27, 2012: I am sitting on the edge of my bed. I am not smoking. That is all I’m doing—all I am capable of doing, at 6:30 a.m. on...
One More Week!!!!
Seven days. The excitement is at an all time high right now only to be surpassed by my train ride to Georgia and then my first day actually on the...
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What is the Best Day Hike on the Northern Half of the Appalachian Trail? [POLL]
"I only have one day to visit the Appalachian Trail. What's the best day hike?" This is one of the more popular questions I've seen surrounding the AT. The common...