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Beargrass and Beyond-Climbing to Piegan Pass
"I wonder if that tree branch will hold my weight," I thought as I wiped the sweat off my face with my sleeve. Grabbing ahold I pulled myself up over...
Nothing Weighs Nothing
Seven hundred miles into my 2011 Appalachian Trail thru-hike, I met Scavenger. From Germany, Scavenger exuded the look of the classic European mountaineer with a wide-brimmed brown felt hat, heavy
Rekindling My Love of Hiking
I have yet to put together a coherent write-up of my first 205 miles on the trail from Rockfish Gap at the southern end of Shenandoah National Park to just...
This Week’s Top Instagram Photos from the #AppalachianTrail
Ladies, gentlemen, and hiker trash- it has returned. We are pleased to reintroduce one of our all time favorite series- the top Instagram posts from the Appalachian Trail. Each week,...
Magical Massachusetts
Our AT journey has brought us through Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut, and we can say with some confidence that none of those states compares with how...
The Start and End of the Finger Lakes Trail
All right. Well. I’m just going to say it: this year was not exactly the year that hiking trips worked out for me. Oh and three! That might actually be...
How Thru-Hiking Ruined My Life
Those who thru-hike learn to survive anything—as long as they believe in what they're doing. However, if you want to be the kind of person who can keep your head...
Gear Review: My Trail Co UL Tent 2
My Trail Co UL Tent 2 Includes: Tent body, rain fly, hoop-front pole system, stakes, guy lines, stuff sack Weight: 2lbs, 11 ounces Capacity: Two-person MSRP: $350 (Can be purchased direct for
The Real and the Raw of Maine
I guess I wrote my last post a bit prematurely. I'm not ready to quit. I won't do it. But. I'll be honest that I've stumbled upon a stretch of...
Changing Directions: My Departure from the AT
"If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading" -Lao Tzu Some decisions are pretty easy to make, for example; Do I order the burger or...