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The Adventure is Over but the Journey Continues
2198.4 miles, not including side quests to water, campsites, or landmarks. 154 days, 21 hours, 20 minutes. $4365 raised for Camp Resilient.
The 4th Quarter and Time Management
The all-important 4th Quarter! Victory is in sight! I'm on my home turf and familiar with the challenges and beauty that lie ahead. I just need to
Children Wandering in the Wilderness
Now that I'm past the 2/3s mark, past 1500 miles, and almost to the final quarter, I have taken a lot of time reflecting on how I interact with the
What Am I Even Doing Here?
The daily grind. Processes. Routines. Habits. I have gotten very accustomed to life on the AT to the point where it is now "normal". Besides
On Struggling
The pastor at my church did a sermon about going through hard times this past Sunday. I'm able to catch up on services when I'm in town, and I caught
Always Look on the Bright Side of Life
What we do as thru-hikers is tough. I have taken this for granted as I grew up hiking long weekends several times a year in Georgia and North
Good, Bad, or Ugly…the Trail Provides
It has been a while since my last update, and I have covered some monumental terrain in the last 190 miles. I finished up southern Maine, completing
It’s OK to Wait
I don't really know what to think of the past week or so. On the one hand, I'm not making the progress I'd like to be, but I'm still putting in some
Rocks, Roots, and Rain: AT SOBO Journey Begins in Maine
"Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth," Mike Tyson on preparing for his fight with Evander Holyfield. While my ears are
Ready to Fly: The Journey Before The Journey
Day Zero. Travel day. Rode a packed van to the busiest airport in the world, ATL. My flights to Bangor are full, and I'm expecting to meet many of my