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Deciding to Stay On
N 35°47.4813' Distance doesn't mean much. It's elevation gain that'll tell ya the day's worth. 5300ft of elevation gain, in one day, was pricey.
Back into the Frey (Smokeys Part 2)
N 35°39.0385' Finally out of Gatlinburg!! My feet and joints thanked me for the relief of a 4 day rest, but they damned me on today's ascent out of
Intro to the Smokies
N 35°30.1450' Late night. We clambered our way into camp at 21:30. Tired, hungry, but still smiling. A package had been stalling our exit from
They Linger Closer
N 35°08.6486' We got on trail late but crushed eight miles in three hours. The legs are moving from gelatin to spring-loaded. Minus three lbs. from
Forgotten but Needed Days
N 34°01.2294' What a rugged day? A huge one. Twelve miles done off a fresh resupply. Sucking wind like five-dollar boxed wine, we gained 3700ft of
The Reintroduction of “Trash Jäger”
N 34°43.4748' We picked up a hitch from Blairsville within 5 minutes. Our eyes kept on the sky as the storm front, rolled in over the
Connection: Going Back North
N 34°39.128' Driving through snow flurries, Chris and I entertained each other. We spoke at ease. No longer did the monumental task loom of
Week 2- The Realization: This Just Isn’t For Me
Flash Forward I walked the stretch of trail from Cheaha Trailhead to Blue Mountain Shelter. I have walked this same section a handful of times. The
Bama-to-Baxter Week 1
Wow! What a week! Hello, Everyone! Before I get started I want to thank everyone for the well wishes- extra thanks to those who have been keeping
There is No “Why” to Hiking the Appalachian Trail
I woke up this morning staring down a 2500-mile-long-gun, say that number again and slow. After 5 years of planning, prepping, and dreaming, the beginning steps are only 1 day out. I am terrified.