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Post-LASH: One Year Later
I was heartbroken stumbling southbound through the wilderness of Maine knowing I had no choice but to re-enter "civilization."
We Heard the Call, We Answered… Now What?
There is a particular day in every aspiring thru-hiker's life where we suddenly heard the call of the wild, or for me in particular, Katahdin's
Farewell, For Now
I am writing this during a four hour long Greyhound layover in New York City...too far from the trail for my taste. The sky has a sickly yellow glow,
Smiles Over Miles
Approximately two hundred and fifty miles in to a flip-flop attempt and I am in a love/hate relationship with the Appalachian Trail. So much has
Rollercoastin’
It started sunny and bright...
Completely Normal Last Minute Preparations Prior To A Thru-Hike…Right?
I am writing this late at night on my laptop from my parents' Appalachian farm. My black lab snoozes at my feet and I can hear owls hooting in the
A Trek With A Purpose: To Spread the Magic Beyond the AT
On Trail Magic, Hiking for Mental Health, and an Interview with Leo Walker
On Letting Go
I believe I've always hated it, the act of going to town.The incessant noise.The smoky smell of exhaust.And why is everyone in such a
The Class of 2017: All Geared Up, Ready to Trek, and Here’s Why
Katahdin and all of her sisters called out to us, screaming into our souls... and we can do nothing but helplessly answer, yes, we're coming
Pre-Trail Life, Gear Thoughts, and Other Various Ramblings…
Let's talk about pre-trail life for a minute. I mean really get down to the honest, gritty, details. As in all of those late nights spent in front a