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I Think I’m Gonna Need A Donkey…
Well, that was my first thought... but I've got the cart before the donkey. Before I talk about "dunkeys" (as my German wife would say), I have to talk about......
Hiking the Georgia Section of the Appalachian Trail
I recently wrapped up a southbound (SOBO) hike of the Georgia section of the Appalachian Trail. As you may recall, I have been planning this hike with my brother and...
Congratulations to These 2014 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers!
This post is all about celebration! We want to feature your incredible accomplishment of successfully thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail right here on AppalachianTrials.com! If you've completed
This is Life on the Spectacular (and Insanely Difficult) GR 20 in Corsica
For a background on Corsica's GR 20, please see my previous post HERE. “Have you ever done this kind of stuff before?” a red-faced, slightly petrified Brit asked me as she...
The First Test
We went backpacking during this past Fourth of July weekend with our friend Matt to test our gear and our overall attitude about setting out in March. Our destination was...
The 100-Mile Mosquito Brothel
I had always assured people I wouldn't be alone on the AT, but knowing I would be a southbounder, I'm not sure I really believed it. But when I got...
To Hammock, to Tent, or Both?
Being about 8 months out from the start of my hike, I'm starting to really think about gear options. What I'm having the most trouble with is whether to hammock...
From Teacher to Hiker in 8 Months…
"Love flowers best in openness and freedom." -Edward Abbey Brother looking out after a long hike near the west coast in S. Korea. When I’m not trudging through quarter-life crisis’—which...
Everything You Wanted to Know About Trail Building (And Other Interesting Facts)
As hikers, we spend so much time contemplating the trail, but so few of those thoughts focus on the work beneath our feet. When I began hiking, I gave very...
4 Must Have Supplements for Long Distance Backpacking
Let us first address the hyperbolic nature of this title. There really are no "must have" supplements. You can walk across the earth without taking a single pill, powder, ointment,...