Bloggers
Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail with a Brand-New ACL
It was dead at the bar yesterday, and I figured if anyone was watching me through the security cameras, they wouldn’t quite mind if I was doing some stretches and...
Answering That Question: My Reasons for Hiking the AT
I don’t know why every book, post, or website about hiking any long trail always starts with the the question, “Why?” Perhaps it’s natural to attempt to justify such a...
The Thru-Hiker’s Guide to All-You-Can-Eat Buffets Along the Appalachian Trail
Hiker hunger is legit. Some experience it more than others, but we all crave food constantly. Our bodies need the calories, so it's their way of begging us for the...
Why I’m Ditching “Real Life” to Thru-Hike the AT
Hi. I'm Brian. For the past six years, I've been working as an animator director during the day and blogging about food at night. I've managed to design a pretty...
I’m Ready! And So, So, So Not Ready
I need to pick up boxes for resupply. I should make my eggs before I move. I can’t make the eggs; I packed my pots and pans already. Who’s gonna...
Caution and Safety on the Trail
Two of the most asked questions I get from people when I tell them about my Appalachian Trail thru-hike plans are: “Will you be going alone?” and “Are you going...
All the Gear and No Idea: My First Tests
Here is my first attempt to talk about every hikers' favorite topic: hiking gear. A lot of my gear hasn't been properly road tested yet so for now I wanted...
Collision Course: How the Appalachian Trail Met Me
How did a Brit with little-to-zero interest in hiking end up on the Appalachian Trail in the summer of 2013 and how did that redefine everything he thought was important?...
Do Your Shoes Fit? Common Problems and Solutions
I have worked at REI for the past two years and in my time there I have seen a lot of messed up feet. Blisters, bunions, and busted toes are...
Finish College, or Thru-Hike? I’ll Take the Latter
I'm stuck in a rut. I think we've all been there at some point in our lives. The constant struggle of juggling expectation, obligation, and reality. It has become the new...
