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My Lessons Learned in the First 100 Miles of the AT
The most important lessons I’ve learned on the AT in my first 100 miles is that I was not as prepared for thru-hiking as I thought I was and I...
My Initial Goals Before Setting Out
I'm Mark. I'm going to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail in 2019. I'm old. Actually, I'm not old, only 63, but my four grandchildren will all tell you I'm old so...
Fifth Annual Appalachian Trail Flip-Flop Festival Scheduled for April 27-28
Flip Flop Festival will once again see Appalachian Trail thru-hiker hopefuls off as they begin their hike across the Appalachian Mountains. The festival will be held Saturday, April 27 and Sunday,
What We’ve Learned From One Week on the Trail
We started with great expectations. Stomp the Approach Trail, get to Springer, and start passing the white blazes. I didn't see me stopping at every staircase, taking a breath, looking...
First Trail Steps and Feeling Inspired
The day is here. We're at Amicalola Falls State Park starting our adventure. We took our first steps on the Approach Trail and I saw the arch that I've seen...
“He Gone!” Stuff I Threw Out* My First Week
*By "threw out," I mean, gave to my AT mentor to send to my parents, or the ATC ridge runner truck to give to a hiker box. "He Gone!"This is...
Top Ten Funniest Things People Said as I Prepared to Hike the AT
From the Practical10. "Your pack's too back-heavy. Maybe you should carry some stuff on your front with one of our Baby Björns?" - Brother
Thru-Hiking the AT: Preparation and Intentions
Hiiiii friends, welcome! I am so glad you're here reading some of my words. I'll try not to bore you too much. I figured I'd introduce myself a bit before...
How to Support a Thru-Hiker: What Do They Need?
Dear family and friends:I know you have a million questions for the thru-hiker in your life. You're probably thinking: What about bears? What about going to the bathroom? Will they...
A Month on Trail, and Spring Is Popping Up
At last signs of springs are showing up. A single bluebird and a robin at Max Patch. Frogs at dammed pond, a huge toad next to the French Broad River....
