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Hiking in the mud and rain (2/28, 3/1, 3/2)
2/28 (Day 3): Gooch Mountain shelter -> Campsite on side of trail (12.2 miles) Last night, we arrived at Gooch shelter fairly late and all the good tent spots had...
But Who’s Counting, Right?
66 days until Springer! Technically 66 days, 11 hours, 16 minutes, and 24 seconds as I'm writing this sentence...But who's counting, right? I am going absolutely crazy. I'm excited, nervous,...
A 3 Day Shakedown: The Great Gear Epiphany
A Burrito Sunrise This past weekend I met up with Neemor, an AT and PCT alum, and we set out for the Roan Highlands. We got to Carver's Gap thursday...
Countdown Day 0…Time Flies
In 4 hours, I will be winding my way through airport security. In 14 hours, I will be in South Carolina. In 86 hours, I will nearly be to Springer....
Gratitude and Goals
Some people dream of houses, cars, and a life of extravagance. I am not one of them. I dream of living in a place with no plumbing, where...
Worth A Thousand “Clicks”: An Interview with Nicholas Reichard
"If you wait, people will forget your camera, and the soul will drift up into view." -Steve McCurry Nicholas Reichard, "Click", 27, is a documentary style photographer living in Columbus,
Gear Galore
If at first you buy the wrong gear, research and research some more. The first thing I wanted to do when I decided I was going to hike the AT...
Week 17 – Duncannon to Waynesboro, PA
We are almost at our halfway point of our journey! Just a few more days and we will have completed half of the entire Appalachian Trail! What an adventure this...
Dogs and The Smokies: What You Need to Know
There's nothing quite like heading into the great outdoors with my best friends. Those best friends happen to have four legs and waggy tails, and while I wish they could...
On Letting Go
I believe I've always hated it, the act of going to town. The incessant noise. The smoky smell of exhaust. And why is everyone in such a hurry? The vacant...