Charles Gutierrez

Trail Name “Boomerang” Retired Military Officer, World Traveler, Chef, and aspiring Thru Hiker. Taking the all-of-the-above approach to not growing old gracefully. Currently seeking The Fountain of Middle Age and living the quiet life in Montana. My wife and I have a small ranch and 18 horses and mules. Leaving this paradise for a January, 2024 start on the Appalachian Trail.

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Days 74-80 on The Appalachian Trail

Days 74-80 on The Appalachian Trail

Virginia took awhile. So many beautiful places and people through that stretch with memories I will carry with me always. The expanse of the views,

Apr 24, 2024 : Charles Gutierrez
Days 68-73 on The Appalachian Trail–Shenandoah National Park

Days 68-73 on The Appalachian Trail–Shenandoah National Park

This expansive and beautiful section of the trail vexed me a bit. Perhaps it was returning to the Smokies to complete unfinished miles and the

Apr 20, 2024 : Charles Gutierrez
Days 62-67 on The Appalachian Trail

Days 62-67 on The Appalachian Trail

Big miles, great scenery, return to the Great Smokies, and back to the future. Once again, I am thankful for the advice to take it easy, and I

Apr 10, 2024 : Charles Gutierrez
Days 55-61 on The Appalachian Trail

Days 55-61 on The Appalachian Trail

Lost: One Small Brown Bifold Wallet Last seen within a two square mile area near the Peter Mountain Trailhead. Wallet is the size of a medium size

Apr 2, 2024 : Charles Gutierrez
Days 50-54 on The Appalachian Trail

Days 50-54 on The Appalachian Trail

My Strategy to Stay Healthy In this and previous posts you may have noticed that I am shuttling and staying in hostels or a B&B mostly since

Mar 25, 2024 : Charles Gutierrez
Days 44-49 on The Appalachian Trail

Days 44-49 on The Appalachian Trail

Moving Up The Trail Post-Injury Returning to the trail was an easy decision  Lady Di’s B&B in Damascus provided a great first stop with an

Mar 23, 2024 : Charles Gutierrez
Days 41-43 on The Appalachian Trail

Days 41-43 on The Appalachian Trail

First Things First: Giving Thanks Everyday I give thanks for many things in my life. I would like to give my thank you to a number of people who

Mar 16, 2024 : Charles Gutierrez
Days 36-40 on The Appalachian Trail

Days 36-40 on The Appalachian Trail

Disclaimer: The closed head wound has had some negative effect especially added to previous concussive injuries, so I'm doing my best here. Some

Mar 7, 2024 : Charles Gutierrez
Reflections From The Appalachian Trail

Reflections From The Appalachian Trail

The Road to Damascus and The Jericho Mile My trail name “Boomerang” is becoming more appropriate as the trail will have now thrown me three times.

Mar 2, 2024 : Charles Gutierrez
Days 30-35 on The Appalachian Trail

Days 30-35 on The Appalachian Trail

From Allen Gap to Iron Mountain Gap. New friends, new pants, and continuous beauty. Thirty-five days of solo hiking and smiles. It has occurred to

Feb 28, 2024 : Charles Gutierrez