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Why I’ve chosen to do an ultralite thru-hike
We'll get to my reasons, but first... A bit about me. My Dad's pack and mine, before we set out. My name is Kai, I don't want to choose...
Episode 14: The Shifting State
Ashland to Bend (Mile 1981) The Oregon trail started slowly. For impatient days we were still in the trees. The meandering trail in Northern California had trained us to expect...
Summiting Katahdin
Hi Friends, I've hesitated in writing this post for two reasons. 1) I'm too lazy and have enjoyed down-time. 2) If I write it, it's real. It's over. Adventure complete....
Embrace Change
It has been almost 6 weeks since I summited Katahdin leaving behind my favourite white blazes. It came as no surprise to me that I felt a little lost and...
Still Walking South
Hello world. Pringles here. Grab your popcorn because I’m about to update you on the last 2 months of trail life. This blog is going to be different than usual....
Congratulations to This Week’s Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers! (Week of 8.28.2016)
It's that time of year again! The time where thru-hikers are crossing the finish line; 2,189 miles of joy, blood, sweat, tears, and ice cream. Thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail is...
How to Thru-Hike the Wonderland Trail
In my last post- My Wonderland Trail Gear List- I unveiled my intentions to thru-hike the Wonderland Trail. I'm happy to report that we (I hiked with a pair of friends)...
This Week’s Top Instagram Photos from the #AppalachianTrail
Time for some more of that sweet instagramy goodness to satiate your unquenchable hiker lust. If you're sad you're not out on the trail today just sit back and join the rest...
Leaving the Presidents to the Elections
Post-dated - 8/28/16 We made it! Huzzah! Congratulations to the Phanny Pack, we have officially traversed the Presidential Range. I'm sitting at a wooden hexagonal table in the basement (read
ENTER: The White Mountains
Post-dated: 8/17/16 Damn. All of a sudden my tan is gone. I guess it fits, I was feeling less than festive for the coming trek looking like I was vacationing...