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4 Days Across the Great Smoky Mountains Part 1

4 Days Across the Great Smoky Mountains Part 1

Distance: 72 miles Elevation Gain: 18,209 feet ⬆️  Elevation Loss: 18,100 feet down ⬇️ Ultralight Perversion & The Climb to Russell Field A day of rain chased away by an...

Oct 4, 2026 : Darkside
Pico Propulsion

Pico Propulsion

Waking at nearly 4,000 feet above sea level its fair to say today's hike is mostly downhill. That's a good thing because I have my mind set on watching cars...

Oct 4, 2026 : See You Tomorrow
The 420 LASH Immersion Daze

The 420 LASH Immersion Daze

420 LASH Day 3-5: 40 more miles exit at NOC  “The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be...

Oct 3, 2026 : Darkside
Killington Krush

Killington Krush

I climb to the top of Vermont's tallest peak on the Appalachian Trail and accumulate miles in search of an epic sunset.

Oct 3, 2026 : See You Tomorrow
Starting the White Mountains (Day 139)

Starting the White Mountains (Day 139)

We got dropped off just before 9 am, ready to hike! We're doing a slackpack today where our stuff gets dropped off at the Notch hostel so we can do...

Oct 2, 2026 : Gerjan "Hungry" Hertgers
420 In My Head: Day 2 on the Appalachian Trail

420 In My Head: Day 2 on the Appalachian Trail

420 Lash Day 2: 16.2 miles, 2,800 feet climb, 3,000 feet down. Muskrat Creek shelter to Betty Creek Gap.             Social Media Posting On

Oct 2, 2026 : Darkside
Sunrise And A Second Breakfast

Sunrise And A Second Breakfast

I find time to duel a rodent, get harangued by baby goats, and eat a pumpkin maple donut in between a bit of hiking.

Oct 2, 2026 : See You Tomorrow
Post Smokies

Post Smokies

9/26/26 8.6 miles; Cabin The Woods Hostel We slept in a bit, as we had plenty of time, and mice woke us up several times, as they chewed on the...

Oct 1, 2026 : Patrick M (Trailname = Acorn)
Mark Twain Said It Better

Mark Twain Said It Better

“Never put off until tomorrow what may be done the day after tomorrow just as well.”― Mark Twain Dear gentle readers, I am alive. But not hiking as much as...

Oct 1, 2026 : Rick "Quiet Man"
A rocket in town (Day 138)

A rocket in town (Day 138)

Because we didn't make it all the way to the intended camp site last night, we had to puzzle a bit with our plan to hike Mount Moosilauke - the...

Oct 1, 2026 : Gerjan "Hungry" Hertgers