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New Year and New Anticipation
New Year and New Chapter It's a new year and a new chapter is about to be written. I am so looking forward to my thru-hike. I believe I will...
My AT Camera Gear: From “Fully Loaded” to “Bare Bones”
There's no doubt that the gear hype among photographers is just as mesmerizing, bottomless, and situational as with backpacking gear. Whether you've taken the traditional or
What Worked, What Didn’t, and Next Time
Long time no see, readers! It’s been a minute since the end of my PCT hike and I’ve had time to reflect on things. I spent a while being sad;...
Best Hostels on the Appalachian Trail: 2017 Hiker’s Choice
Appalachian Trail hiker hostels not only provide showers and beds for weary hikers, they're the source of some of the best AT memories and are a crucial part of the...
Why Wait?
All it takes is for someone to say two words to you and then life as you know changes. My friends Chris was just being honest but what they said...
It’s the Five-Month Countdown
Am I Doing This Right? And so it begins…my journey to the Appalachian Trail. This is what’s going either to build me or break me; the preparation, the training, the...
Part 4: The Who, What, When, Where, and Whys?
Part 4: Where I hope everyone had a great Christmas, and Santa brought all that new gear you were asking for! We are nearing the end of this five part...
Lists – Why Are You Doing This Again?
Making lists, emotions, and effective strategies and goal setting techniques that will assure you reach Mt. Katahdin
Gear Review: Sierra Designs’ Cloud 20ºF Sleeping Bag
Sierra Designs Cloud 20-Degree Description Sierra Design’s Cloud is a lightweight zipperless mummy style sleeping bag. It features a unique design, with an “oversized integrated comforter” which
Start Date for the Appalachian Trail
When choosing a start date for a through hike there are many factors to consider. My job, finances, when my lease is up, the weather, and avoiding peak times to...