A minister by trade, I began thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail in March, 2019. With steep climbs and still steeper learning curves, the AT was all I'd hoped for… until 1300 miles in, a broken ankle took me off trail. Over the past 7 years, I’ve pieced together some 500 more miles of the A.T. - a labor of love that annually brings me new trail friends to help weather everything from tornadoes to trailer hostels, hidden lakes to rattlesnakes. Inspired by little churches along the trail, in 2020, I began pastoring Woodstock Reformed Church in the Catskills, and in spring of '25, I traded the mountains for the shore and moved to Rye, NY, to serve as Co-Pastor at Rye Presbyterian Church. Nowhere do I feel more alive or at home than between the white blazes, breathing in pine forest and staring up at the stars, and I hope to complete the M.Y.T.H. (Multi-Year Thru-Hike) by 2030. Best of all, I’m now joined by my rescue pup Ollie - who shares my love for town treats, petite gear, and cozy shelters in the rain. Thanks for following our story!