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Virginia Highs
Serendipity asked how I was feeling and if I’d gotten the Virginia blues. I haven’t, in fact I’ve really enjoyed the state. Mostly due to the amazing people with whom...
From Neuroses and Anxiety to Routine and Monotony
I’ve been noticing some internal shifts. They happened slowly, then all at once. I love that quote, or misquote, from The Sun Also Rises. “Gradually, then suddenly,” is the actual...
Well Hello New Jersey
Poison oak? Just keep hiking After battling with poison oak off the trail with two Urgent care visits and a course of prednisone. I realized it was time to...
Saturday Scramble into Sunday Summit
Our first day on the trail! In true AT fashion nothing went as planned. Our official start date is Sunday, June 26th!
Gearlist – Ultralight Hikers We Are Not
We will not be confused with an ultralight hiker and likely not even those who consider themselves to be lightweight hikers. Our base weights are around 20 pounds. On his...
Week 17- The Vermont Mountains and 500 Miles To Go
Day 113 During the night the temperature dropped into the 40’s and a light rain started falling. In combination with the loud wind this meant that I didn’t get a...
Days 84-92 The Virginia Cruise Part 1- to Rockfish Gap
The one thing Glasgow is missing but sorely needs is a breakfast diner. All good southern trail towns should have a place that serves biscuits and buttery grits. Alas, Glasgow...
AT Days 56-59: Moosilauke, Kinsman, Franconia and an unplanned exit
I’d tackle some big peaks during this New Hampshire AT stretch until some frigid wet weather forced a decision about continuing on the high ridge. Here’s the daily summary: Day...
Six Weeks to Harpers Ferry
Day 36 I woke up at 6:00 in order to beat a rainstorm due in the late afternoon. I started the trail a little before 6:30, and the morning seemed...
Ramble On
Being more than average. On the trail alone, I let my mind wander and think about a wide variety of things. I think about what I've done in the past,...