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My Very First Bonehead Maneuver
I went to the Lake Houston Wilderness Park today. It wasn't much of a workout; I live in Houston and when I ask people in this area where I can...
How Much Does an AT Thru-Hike Cost?…Depends
Figuring out how much a thru-hike will cost is not an exact science and can be frustrating. Here are my thoughts on cost and how much I believe my thru-hike...
Tips on Hiking for Charity
Ever considered hiking for charity? Here are some useful tips to help you hike for a good cause.
This Week’s Top Instagram Photos from the #PacificCrestTrail
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 Pacific Crest Trail. Each...
Journals From The Hundred Mile Wilderness – Night Five
The following is an excerpt straight from my journal as Shaaades and I, two run down North Bounders, trudged through the last Hundred Mile section before Mt. Katahdin. In these...
Close Encounters Of The Ursine Kind
It was a whisper-quiet friday in July, overcast and moonless, and I had just wandered off trail to pitch my tent after night-hiking alone about 6 miles into New Hampshire’s...
AT 6: Vermont… What Happened To “Vermud”
Photos and a video showcasing Vermont’s fall foliage follow this blog update Vermud? Vermud is a term we have heard quite a lot during our thru hike. It is a...
Thank You, Appalachian Trail
Katahdin Was Never The End I finished my hike backtracking from Katahdin after concerns over my many injuries began to fuel doubts I’d finish before the park closed. The...
Aren’t You Afraid of the Bears? And Other Frequently Asked Questions
When our friends and family hear of Ray’s plans to walk in the woods from Georgia to Maine, naturally, there are some questions. Actually, there are a lot of questions. ...
DIY Energy & Recovery Drink Mix
Searching for a formula to increase your alertness, recovery, and stamina on the trail all in one go? Or maybe you dislike the taste (or weight/mess/work) of coffee and want...