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Another New Year
"My name is Cole and I’m new to the world of thru-hiking." I wrote that a little over a year ago before I began my NoBo AT thru-hike on January...
Trekking into 2017
Reminiscing and Appreciating Friends, family, and hikers alike, I wanted to take a moment to create a short post on my excitement of the upcoming year. A LOT is...
It’s a new day on the Appalachian Trail: What I’m leaving behind, taking with me and bringing home.
Minutes turn to hours, hours to days, days to years. The world turns, and life passes by. There's not much to speak of about the lost time. I go through...
Thru-Hiking in the Age of Trump
One of the nice parts about thru-hiking is that it’s incredibly easy to make friends. Everyone’s sharing such a wonderful experience, one that almost has to be talked about, shared,...
The Shocking Moment of Truth — or a Desperate Plea for Packing Help
For the past eight months, ever since I decided to attempt an AT thru-hike, I’ve been accumulating hiking gear. Since I tend to be somewhat anal (okay, totally obsessive), I’ve...
The Weight Factor: Losing Weight on a Long Distance Hike
When the word weight is used in the backpacking world, it usually refers to what you are carrying in your backpack. The weight I'm thinking about now, is the weight...
Preparing for the Trail- New Orleans Style
12/28/2016 This is my first post on the AT Blog. I am so excited to be part of this community. I am writing you from Covington, Louisiana which is just...
Hostel Etiquette: An Appalachian Trail Hiker’s Guide
It is my sincere hope that anyone who stays in a hostel has a fantastic experience, gets a good night’s rest, treats the hostel owner and other guests with respect,...
The Importance of Not Giving a Shit
"Waiting for a train to go or a bus to come, or a plane to go or the mail to come, or the rain to go or the phone to...
Ultralight Backpacking 103: The Skill Set
The following series on ultralight backpacking is brought to you by Gossamer Gear, a leading UL gear manufacturer since 1998. Gossamer Gear is a small, passionate company whose mission is to...