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The Bits and Pieces Left to Do – Always One More Thing
I have found that there is always just one more. Just one more thing to pick up or just one more person to say goodbye to, but there is always...
PCT Parenting: A Letter Home
On My Start Day... Soon Today, I start walking the Pacific Crest Trail. It is the day I’ve been talking about since September 2019. I know this is a huge...
Day 5 – Ram Rock Mountain to Blood Mountain
Day five began a little earlier than the last. PB&J and coffee for breakfast, no privy so I wait and hope for the best and I found the best at...
Three Reasons to Hike the Appalachian Trail Right Now (Or at Least Sometime Soon)
Why do you want to hike the Appalachian Trail? I'm starting the AT in a few days. While I planned, my father has asked me the aforementioned question more than...
Day 4 – Hawk Mountain to Ram Rock Mountain
Day four. There is something sharp in the wall of Hawk Mountain Shelter that pokes up few holes in my down jacket. I will fix it when I get to...
What You Need to Know About the Appalachian Trail Kickoff
The Appalachian Trail Kickoff, or ATKO, is an annual event held in early March. This event has been going on for 18 years, and continues to get better and better...
Day 3 – Springer Mountain to Hawk Mountain
Day three. I woke to 17 degrees, frozen pants, hoodie, gloves and something or everything in my water filtration system. The mice found their way to the only food I...
The Attempt Episode 7: Peter’s Attempt
SHOW NOTES Benjamin is hiking at his top gear when his friend Peter hops in for a week on the trail The Attempt is produced by Julia Drachman with help...
What Is This Feeling? Nerves Before Hitting the Trail
It’s 15 days until I get on a plane to Atlanta to start my NOBO AT thru-hike. When I sift through Lighterpack and gear lists, when I read The Trek,...
Gear Review: Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket and Pants
Enlightened Equipment released the Visp Rain Jacket last year, and added some updates this year. In particular, it now comes with (optional) pit zips for added breathability. Plus, EE added...