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Transition from Thru-Hiker to Section Hiker…
It has been a couple of weeks since I last provided an update. Due to some family emergencies I left the trail at Harpers Ferry and traveled to Delaware to...
Headed up North to the Land of the Whites
We've spent the last two weeks traversing the final miles of Vermont and the first half of New Hampshire. It's been mountain summer days full of pie, ice cream, raspberries,...
Living up to the Hype: Weeks 17-18 on the Trail
Since my last post, I've hiked through the most anticipated section of the trail, the White Mountains, and into the last state on the AT, Maine. These sections have been...
Rhys Treks the AT – Maryland
Howdy folks I've mostly made the switch to video from writing because I'm lazy and it's easier. Also, it's a bit more fun for me when I'm out there slogging...
June
Hello Again It feels good to have the May stories behind me and actually writing about June while the month is still ongoing (obviously, this is an old post that...
Bittersweet Goodbye to Beautiful Maine (7/29, 7/30)
Day 154, 7/29: Long Pond stream shelter -> West Branch Pleasant River campsite (15.2 miles) I packed up and made breakfast, which was oatmeal with dried blueberries. I forgot I...
Putting this Gingerly: What’s With All of the Redheads on the AT?
Ever wonder why there's so many redheaded people hiking the lengths of the Appalachian Trail? Top Day Walker researcher might have an answer.
Life on the AT for Tom “Redbeard” Abel
Apologies For me it has been difficult to blog from the trail. First of all, I don't usually have the availability of a computer and it is difficult to type...
Entering the 100 Mile Wilderness (7/26, 7/27, 7/28)
Day 151, 7/26: Caratunk, ME -> Moxie Bald Mountain shelter (18.8 miles) We woke up this morning and lounged in bed, delaying getting up. I called my mom and ordered...
Examining the Thru-Hiker Dropout Rate (Part II)
Invalid Lists and Sick Call: Forced home by illness Hiking while sick is horrible. I’ve done it, and I don’t look forward to doing it again. I can think of...