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Prof on the PCT: Desert Part 2 and Prepping for the Sierra
I'm writing on day 52 (mile 745) from a motel in Lone Pine after a short night of hot sleep. We weren't planning on staying in town, but we got a
Prof on the PCT: The Cold Wet Desert
Hey everybody! It is the morning of day 25 out here on the trail, and I've finally found a little time to write something. I'll run through a quick
Gear Review: NEMO Tensor Insulated Sleeping Pad
NEMO rolled out a new line of sleeping pad options this spring, and the Tensor model tops the list as the most lightweight. The NEMO Tensor comes
Gear Review: Mountainsmith Zerk 40L Fastpack
The Zerk 40L Fastpack is a brand new pack from Mountainsmith designed in conjunction with backpacking athlete Tom Gathman, aka the Real Hiking
Gear Review: Xoskin Long Sleeve Base Layer and Socks
Intro Xoskin is a fairly new company on the market, providing base layers that feature something called RAPIDriCOPPER Technology. Basically, these
The Nitty-Gritty of Gear Evolution on a Thru-Hike
About this time last year, I had just committed to my AT thru-hike, which meant that I was in the early research stages. Having never backpacked with
The Hard and Fast Numbers of the Appalachian Trail
Well, I did it. I started April 22 and finished Aug. 31. In 132 days (four months and nine days), I took every step between Springer Mountain in
Finding My Rhythm, Discovering a New Normal
Greetings, folks! I'm writing today on Aug. 7, my 108th day on this epic journey. I've gotten as into the groove of things as possible, which on
Sickness, Catching Up with Big Miles, and Tramily
The second month has been an exciting one, and I’m doing real thru hiker miles. Check it out!
Five Weeks in and the Adventure Has Been Incredible
Two more weeks in the books! Check out how my last 200 miles have treated me!