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Going Public
Mentally, I committed to hiking the Appalachian Trail last December. I even told a few friends and family members about it. I started a small-potatoes blog that I figured my...
Appalachian Trail Music Club | 001 | Sun It Rises
One “luxury” that I cannot hike – or bike, run, climb, cook, write, sleep… breath?! – without is music. Inspiring, epic, relaxing tunes that motivate and focus me when nothing...
Over Hill and Under Hill: Seeing the Appalachian Trail
"There is nothing like looking, if you want to find something. You certainly usually find something, if you look, but it is not always quite the something you were after."
For the First Time in My Life
A brief introduction. Basically to make sure I'm doing this friggin' thing right.
Against The Odds
2189.2 miles is a long way to drive much less walk, and here we stand with 32 days until we leave and I can't help but be scrambling around making...
5 Days Out: The Supporting Cast Back Home
It's really coming down to the wire here. I love applying sports commentary catch-phrases to non-sporting situations. Really brings me back to my days in the NFL, before my career...
No-dog sections
I will be hiking with a dog. There are 3 no-dog sections. I have Baxter State Park all arranged. I'd like to hear what y'all did about the section in...
The Problems With Mail Drops (And How We Solved Them)
The following is a sponsored post written by 2014 thru-hiker, Kyrsten “Slayer” French from HikerBox. In 2012, Zach posted this article-- “How many mail drops should you send on the Appalachian
All the Things I Never Knew I’d Know About Hiking Gear
One thing you should know about Eric is that he hates shopping, as in despises it. One thing you should know about me: I also hate shopping. A shopping trip...
Trail Karma: Protecting What We Love Most
For most of us who seek the adventure, freedom and beauty of places like the Appalachian Trail, a pristine view off of a mountain peak is the pinnacle of what...