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Day 5 – Sleeping in and a Magical Creek
After yesterday where I didn't sleep enough, eat enough, and was generally pushing myself too hard for no reason, I slept from around 8pm to about 9am!!! Besides waking up...
Beans, Butt Scoots, and Ballparks – My Unique Trail Prep
As I go careening toward my AT flip-flop departure date, I'm heeding the advice to prepare physically and mentally for the adventures ahead of me. These last two weeks, that...
Wiping Out Onto Rocks on the AT
This morning we were up around 4:30am and I made a mocha. Then got packed up and set out pretty early. We knew Iceman was set up at the next...
Completing 2000+ Miles on the Calendar Year Triple Crown
This morning I woke up a little after 6am. I was so dang comfortable I could have stayed all day. It’s always a tempting thought. But I got packed up...
Vibe Check – One Week Until the AT
Lessons learned from the CT, logistical plans, and overall vibes heading into the Appalachian Trail!
Reflections Before The Trail
3 Days Out This past week has been a whirlwind between leaving my job, moving back to my parent’s place for a few days, and saying my goodbyes to friends...
Day 4 – Early Morning Start
I woke up this morning around 430 thanks to my bladder. Once I got up, I knew I wouldn't be going back to bed, so I started getting changed (keeping...
Getting There and My First Day
I have a confession: I wasn't quite ready for this. I really thought I was. I did so much hiking last year. But I genuinely wasn't ready for...
So Long to the Shennies, AT Observations, and Bits and Bobs
And On We Go! It has been an eventful few weeks since we left the Bear Den Hostel on March 6, 2025. Relying on shelters, we traversed south, entered the...
Where Have All The Wide Shoes Gone?
The last few weeks before my hike start date, I was plagued by my footwear falling through. The Topo Ultraventure trail runners I had been trying started out great but...