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Apr 15, 2016 : Alan Goodwin Appalachian Trail

Dicks Creek to Franklin NC

 

 

May the simple things be amazing, on the journey of your life

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First of all, this blog is going to be all over the place. I apologize for that. I write down my thoughts at night and then think I am smart enough to combine all my thoughts into one blog.

The past week has been good. Been averaging about 12 miles a day, climbed a couple 5,000 foot mountains: all while smelling not so good. Part of the experience right? Hiking everyday brings conversations. Conversations bring deep thoughts…

Deep thoughts from the AT/Title Ideas for my unwritten book
“Q: why is the last mile always the longest? A: I’m not sure but I think I got a tan”
“Tom Brady married Giselle…where the hell did I go wrong? I’m walking in the middle of the woods”
“Wait, so it rains on the AT?”
“I can’t believe how much stuff I lose in my tent”

Be on the lookout for the next New York Times best seller.

Much needed first “zero” day today. I took full advantage of my zero day by talking with Outdoor 76 about feet/shoes, re-supplied at the local grocery store and then had a couple beers at the Lazy Hiker brewery.

Serious stuff, I can’t recommend enough for people to get out of their “comfort zone”. There is so so much this world has to offer. I think I am just now re-realizing this. I couldn’t be any happier that I decided to leave my comfort zone to embark on this adventure. That’s my advice for the day.

Bring on the smokies.

Tips From a Pro:

One bag of bacon bits is good for two meals.

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Alan Goodwin
Apr 15th : Alan Goodwin
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Alan Goodwin's Bio

Just a 29 year old guy from New Hampshire who will be attempting to hike the AT starting in late March 2016. Everyone has their own reasons as to why they are hiking the trail. I suppose mine are similar to others – need an adventure, need a change, have big dreams, want to live life to the fullest etc. etc. My goals of this blog are to hopefully provide everyone a little bit of entertainment, a little bit of inspiration, and most importantly to let my parents know that I’m still alive. Working 8-5 for the next 35 years (with a few vacations mixed in) scares the shit out of me. People live their lives in a magnitude of different ways. Find something that you love and do it because you want to, not because society told you to. (this whole paragraph is such a cliché) I’ve had people ask me if I am hiking for a charity or for a cause. My answer is no, I suppose that is selfish, but you shouldn’t donate to a cause because someone is hiking the AT, you should donate because you want to. If you feel strongly about one specific issue you should contribute in any way that you can. Whether that is cancer, ALS, or the heroin epidemic is a huge bitch right now. If anyone wants to send me anything along the way (another selfish statement) snickers and whiskey are encouraged items.

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  • Jan Latvis : Apr 16th

    Love reading your blogs. Take care and stay safe.

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  • Karyn : Apr 16th

    I’m in concord nh – where r u from. I look 4ward to more reading as I plan to hike 2017

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