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Chad Sanborn

HI! I am Chad and I make my living in the entertainment world. I perform onstage as a Magician, and I have also acted in a few movies and TV shows. For the last few years i have been working on a show called The Carbonaro Effect as a magic consultant. Working in entertainment allows me to take long breaks and this year... I am thru-hiking the AT!! Join me won't you?

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First Day Jitters and Tornadoes

First Day Jitters and Tornadoes

Day one brought a lot of emotions. I woke up excited and nervous. As I made my way to Amicalola Falls to sign in, the nerves gave way to happiness

Feb 24, 2019 : Chad Sanborn
Thrills, Chills, Spills, and Rats

Thrills, Chills, Spills, and Rats

In preparation for my upcoming AT thru-hike, I have been going out and hiking different parts of the trail ahead of time. It helps me to test gear at

Feb 12, 2019 : Chad Sanborn
Dealing with Migraines on the Trail

Dealing with Migraines on the Trail

As I get closer to my thru-hike start date on Feb. 14 (no Valentine, might as well hike) I have some last-minute prep still to do. One of the things

Feb 3, 2019 : Chad Sanborn
(Back) Breaking into the Hammock World

(Back) Breaking into the Hammock World

I have camped out ever since I was a kid in the Cub Scouts some 40 years ago. And each and every time, I slept in a tent. If you have ever slept in a

Jan 28, 2019 : Chad Sanborn
Prep, Prep, Prep; and Still so Much to Do

Prep, Prep, Prep; and Still so Much to Do

With just about a month to go I still have so much to do! You would never know I have dreaming of this hike for the last three years. Prepping in

Jan 16, 2019 : Chad Sanborn