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Getting Back On the Horse
Getting sick Over Easter weekend on trail, I did not get any great surprises. No trail magic, no Easter eggs, nothing. Instead, I got norovirus.
An Ode to the Trail Town
Within the last 600 miles, I’ve passed through several different trail towns, and the experience in them has been unmatched. With towns tailored
Picturing the Grayson Highlands
A picture is worth a thousand words… so here are some of my favorite pictures and their stories from my few days in the Grayson Highlands.
Reflections From One Month on the AT
After hiking for one month on the Appalachian Trail, I have learned tons of different lessons. Here are my top 5 takeaways from my first month of hiking.
The Bear
Many hikers and backpackers know the common question asked by friends and relatives, “Have you seen any bears yet?” Up until this point, I was
Summing Up My 5 Days in the Smokies
A description of my 5 day trek through Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
The Big Down – 18 Miles Into Fontana
Narrating my first 18 mile day as I walk to the Fontana Dam Shelter.
The Feast
The story of the hot dog feast that my trail mates and I had at the top of Siler Bald.
Leaving Georgia – the feelings of my first full week on the AT
The takeaways from my first state hiked on the AT.
2 VERY different shelter nights on the AT
The rundown of two very different nights spent in shelters on the Appalachian Trail. One peaceful rainy evening and one snowy cold night.