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McAfee Knob Proposal
Day 60 We awoke before dawn. Nate was adamant about watching the sunrise on McAfee Knob, and because this was one place on the AT that we both looked forward...
Time for a break (727.8 miles)
After 52 days on the trail I'm taking a much anticipated vacation from the trail. As my original goal to get to Harpers Ferry, WV by this weekend was not...
Stretch—Days 37 to 44
Starting May 21 Day 37: 11.7 mi (481) Meatstick and I made it out of Damascus after laundry and resupply with help of the trail angel Pooh Bear. Thanks! $10...
Scott Jurek Attempts to Break Appalachian Trail Speed Record
Scott Jurek, NY Times Best Selling author of Eat and Run, and highly accomplished ultra-marathoner, recently set out to break the assisted Appalachian Trail speed record, as first reported by...
Warrior Hike – Frequently asked questions answered!
After being on trail with the Warrior Hike for over two months, I've run into many of the same questions. In order to mitigate some of these in the future...
Welcome to the Jungle! (634.9 Miles)
Wow, it's been awhile since I've had a chance to post an update. Sprint does not seem to work at all in Virginia, thanks to shaky wifi at the classy...
The Good, The Bad & The Hungry: Volume 1
Button The Glutton's 2015 Appalachian Trail ventures: Everything from The Good, The Bad & The Hungry.
5 Questions I Get Asked About Barefoot Hiking
Curious about barefoot hiking? Here are the five questions I get asked all the time. Trust me, it's not as scary as it seems.
Gear Review: Arc’teryx Tenquille Hoody Softshell Jacket
Disclosure: the following product was donated for the purposes of review. With an unusually late Colorado spring (and some may say, diet winter), I was granted an extended opportunity to test...
Virginia, Virginia, Virginia
Days 48 to 52 were all above 17 miles, around which I seem to be pretty comfortable now. It feels pretty awesome to crank out an 18 mile day and...