Solo Hiking on the AT
Day 1 Start: Springer Mountain Shelter End: Hawk Mountain Campground Last night was blustery cold! The wind howled all night long and I put on every stitch of clothing...
Francklin to NOC – Making New Friends
March 15 - 0 I wake up at 4, my roommate Rearview is snoring. I should know not to share a room with a stranger... Haha We get ready to...
Eye of the Tiger
Day 7 Neels Gap to Whitley Shelter Shipped a few unneeded things home at Mountain Crossings, and got to see Orange Kitty for a bit. I thought he was all...
Feel the Rain on Your Skin: Days 30–36 on the AT
No pain, no rain, no Maine!
Day 30: Max Patch and Roaring Forks Trail Magic
Late Night Scare I slept very well last night. My sleeping bag kept me warm in thirty degree weather. I dreamt - although, it was about soft beds and hot...
April 1-10; Hiking the AT, the Dragon, an Eclipse, Morels, and How I Left My Trail Legs in Arkansas
April 1 - Monday Update We woke up in our tents at the fire tower. We were glad we slept in the tents and didn't cowboy camp in the tower,...
Never quit on a bad day. No really! Never quit on a bad day!
Thankful that my friends helped me get a ride to town You will not believe the couple of days I had on trail, and then off trail. I’m writing an...
The First Day of the Next 6 Months of My Life
Day 0 Miles Hiked: ~9 Miles on the AT: 0.2 Today is the day! Today we start the Appalachian Trail! I’ve been anticipating this day for well over 6 months,...
The Backpacker’s Guide to Bear Bagging
What is the deal with bear bags? Which type should I use, or should I use a canister? Once I have one, what do I do with it?
All Geared Up and Ready to Go!
Five day countdown! Three work days, one free day to finish packing, and one day to drive; I can't believe after all this preparation the time is here! I'm excited...