Ben

Avid thru-hiker, runner, climber, skiier, and all around outdoor enthusiast. Planning to finish the triple crown on the northern half of the CDT in the summer of '24

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Getting a New Name

Getting a New Name

Day 10 The remainder of this day was spent relaxing in the lodge and talking with other thru-hikers. There are a few other people staying in the

Mar 15, 2020 : Ben
Continuing North

Continuing North

Day 5 After the resupply in Fontana we got back to the trail with the same guy who we went into town with after getting some Dairy Queen. We did

Mar 10, 2020 : Ben
The First Days on Trail

The First Days on Trail

Day 1 The first day was mostly a travel day with a bit of hiking later on. I took a 6 a.m. flight from Boston and met another thru-hiker named Bad

Mar 5, 2020 : Ben
Preparing for a Walk

Preparing for a Walk

Training Going on a walk is usually a good way to get into shape. However, when the walk is 2,200 miles long there needs to be a base level of

Feb 27, 2020 : Ben
What Causes Someone to Want to Hike 2,000+ Miles?

What Causes Someone to Want to Hike 2,000+ Miles?

What gives someone the idea of going out into the woods to walk instead of going straight to college?

Nov 1, 2019 : Ben