11 tents in Tom Levadi’s Backyard, Dalton $11.75
I woke up in the Cookie Lady's front yard feeling refreshed. It is amazing what a good set of earplugs can do, as I heard none of the passing traffic...
Day 44: Getting Ready to Go Again
My foot feels better and I can almost imagine hiking not hurting. I have to deal with my shoes. They are part of the problem. They have holes. For the...
Heading Into the Hundred Mile Wilderness After Major Injury
This morning when I woke up, I did not want to leave! It was definitely a combination of things. For starters, even after spending two weeks here, I now felt...
WEST VIRGINIAAAA
Whelp, I probably stayed up too late. When I woke up, I was just GROGGY. But that’s ok, it’s a nearo. And finally I have my eyes set on the...
The New York Groove (ECT Day 166)
I liked the trail along the whole Bear Mountain loop. Super views and it led me to a giant observation tower. It was a busy area and I enjoyed talking...
Appalachian Trail Damaged, Standing Bear Hostel Evacuated Amid Flash Flooding
Thru-hikers navigating the Tennessee/North Carolina state line section of the Appalachian Trail are facing hazardous conditions due to a recent microburst storm. The severe weather event has caused
Don’t Fear the Evil
Day 65- 9 Miles today from Stealth Site to Reids Gap The Calm Before the Storm It was a rainy Sunday morning at the stealth site near Cripple Creek. We...
Day 11, The Sterling Inn is a Hostel but for Adults!
We slept in! Until 5:30 at least. We tossed around, trying to squeeze out the last bits of rest until just before 6. Nick felt inspired to warm up some...
Sassafras’ 10 Harsh Truths About the Appalachian Trail
They talk about beautiful places that you see, and the people that you meet, the towns, the food, the trail angels... and that's all true. It's a really wonderful trail....
That Friday In May
One of the funniest things about bear pole at shelters is hearing everyone struggle with them in the morning. Is it annoying that this hilarity has to ensue at 5AM...