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Mesas and Canyons. Getting to Cuba; not that Cuba
Sitting in Cuba waiting for rain. About to hit the start of the snow and it feels like a wall. Trying to figure out what to do next while reflecting
Lavafields and Thunderstorms: The Road into Grants
Physical thunder storms mirrored inner psychological storms as the roads continued. Weather presenting different challenges than last year as the
Climbing Out of the Gila: Road to Pie Town
There is nowhere else on earth that I would rather be than thru-hiking. That doesn’t mean every step is pleasurable or fun. Road walks to Pie Town
Gila National Forest: Water and Trees
The landscape has changed dramatically since the first 100 miles. Trees and mountains have appeared and hint at what’s to come. Reached the Gila
Landing in New Mexico: Getting Trail Legs
As I sit in a cafe in Silver City, NM, I reflect on the past five days. Landing on trail was always going to be chaotic. But this was the first
Reattempting a Thru-Hike
In 2018 I started a thru-hike of the Continental Divide Trail. I walked 1,020 miles and then decided to stop. A year later, in 2019, I'm starting a
Finding Identity Through a Trail Name
Trail names are a unique phenomenon of thru-hiker culture. They can start out as silly nicknames or premeditated intentions but can grow into your
The Moment I Knew I Was Going to Thru-Hike
It was October 2015. 2015 was a rough year for me. I was in my junior year of college; stuck in a degree that didn't inspire me; depressed and