Bloggers
A Day in the Life of a Long-Distance Hiker
Life on the trail is very different from the real world. It’s hard to share every day and moment, but for those of you wondering, here is a rough sketch...
Hope for the Best, Prepare for the Worst
Last weekend Isaac and I went on a quick overnight backcountry trip at Abrams Creek, which is located in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Abrams Creek Campground is in Happy...
Why I Will Tackle the Appalachian Trail
In 2019, I intend to spend six months hiking the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. 2,200+ miles. A life-changing event. All that sounds far more grand than the daily reality...
Taking a Right at Maine Junction
In July 2016 I thru-hiked the Long Trail in Vermont. This trail coincides with the AT for about 100 miles from the Vermont---Massachusetts border to a split called Maine Junction....
In the Woods, I Know that I Am Safe
Sarah Grothjan recently wrote an
Why I Am Doing a Flip-Flop Thru-Hike
What the heck is a flip-flop? No one who has learned that I’m thru-hiking the AT has been shocked; not in the least bit. In fact, most have wondered what...
AT-Sized Goals
I cannot walk… you read that right. I am writing my first post from my wheelchair. But do not worry; as my friends will back me up, when I set...
My Biggest On-Trail Fear: Blisters
Let’s talk blisters. Often very small but ever so painful. Every time you take a step you feel a sharp pain, hundreds of little knives digging into your skin every...
In the Home Stretch
We have just 300 miles left to complete our journey. Chilli and I are loving the changing colors of the leaves and the cool, crisp days. We have had some...
Finding My Footsteps
"Where did you come from?" Who said, that you're asking. Well, that was my mother. Where did I come from? That is a great question. I was born in Allentown,...
