I Got My Trail Name, and Other Random Updates
So what exactly is a trail name? Well, basically, it’s just a fun name that you go by while you are hiking on the trail. Normally it comes from a...
Rainy Days and Mondays
As I sit in the Wildwood Grill and Lounge waiting for my personal-size veggie pizza to come out so I can take it back to my room at the Fontana...
How IKEA Helped Build My Hike
The idea of thru-hiking the AT started with the book “AWOL on the Appalachian Trail.” After reading the book and deciding to do it, IKEA then led me to my...
Close Your Ears, Gents: I’m on the Rag and Ready to Dish
Weeks ago, when I realized my little monthly visitor would be accompanying me during the first week of my thru-hike, I had a little tantrum. I even considered postponing my...
Georgia Rules to Hike By
video here. Needless to say, I met that hiker and he's now going stoveless. It's not just about knowing how to use your gear, but knowing how to make the...
I Was Born for This
Well, I did it. I made it to my one-month trail-iversary. Before embarking on this journey, I told myself that I would hike for a month no matter what my...
Three States Down, 11 to Go. Beast Mode Kicks into Full Gear
So, where were we? When we last met, I was recovering from a bout of "why am I here." Happily, that moment has passed and the ensuing days have provided...
Damascus to Marion, VA
Damascus, not what you might think. I was so happy to finally reach Damascus until I actually got to Damascus. Every one had said it was a small town, I...
Update Eight: Days 13 to 15
In update eight, see my next few days on the Appalachian Trail, including miles 109.2 to
Week Four: Mile Marker 420 On Day 4/20
Day 22 (13.5 miles) Whistling Gap campsite to Uncle Johnny’s, Erwin, Tenn. Started out of camp around 7 a.m. and made it to the top of a nearby rocky summit...