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An Overview of New England on the Appalachian Trail
While I have been hiking in Maine, I have spent a lot of time reflecting on the last couple of months. This hike has gone by fast and slow at...
Catching Up: Roughly 800 Miles Left
Sometimes these pushes are necessary and it is good to be back with my people.
Family backpacking weekend
My family came to visit us on the AT over Father’s Day weekend! I’m excited to share the weekend with you all from the perspective of my mom, Carolyn. Mom,...
Damascus Marathon
Roan High Knob 100 miles north of Hot Springs on trail is the Roan High Knob Shelter at 6186 feet. This is highest shelter on the AT and I really...
Northern Virginia
Since Virginia has over 500 miles of AT running through it, here are some bits from the second half of the journey. Zero Day in Daleville Shortly after completing the...
AT Days 103-105
Cooper Lodge to Stealth Site (1,719), 20.2 miles I was up and hiking early in an attempt to get a head start on the rain that was predicted for the...
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The One Where I Return to the Trail [AT mile 1123.9-1246.4]
If you missed my last post, I had to get off trail for a spell to recover from having unplanned sinus surgery. After being discharged from the hospital, I went...
AT Days 100-102
Vermont Route 11 to Griffith Lake, 10.5 miles My two days off spending time at home with family went by like a blur, and it was time to get back...
Halfway Q&A
As promised, we are dedicating this post to answering questions from our dear readers. If you have other questions, feel free to leave us a comment and we’ll answer in...
AT (The New Era) Journey Across 2016 – 2021 Week 18
Much Needed Rest We took off 4 and a half days from the trail in Delaware Water Gap. This was to try and recuperate mentally and physically from the brutal...