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Dreamcatcher

Howdy! I'm currently thru hiking the Appalachian Trail (nobo). Writing about my experiences is my longest companion. This blog is my digital journal of the journey!

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They Paved Paradise (and put up some train tracks)

They Paved Paradise (and put up some train tracks)

Our summit of Mt Washington and the afterthoughts of commercialized nature. Also reuniting with PK!

Oct 11, 2026 : Dreamcatcher
Work-for-Stay in the Whites – “You’re Missing Dessert”

Work-for-Stay in the Whites – “You’re Missing Dessert”

Even though we almost never sleep in the same place twice, things aren't so different as we go along the trail. We hear the same things over and over

Sep 23, 2026 : Dreamcatcher
It’s Time to Face New Hampshire

It’s Time to Face New Hampshire

Crossing the state line into New Hampshire, eating pizza, hiking out again

Sep 22, 2026 : Dreamcatcher
Infected Ankle; Grandma’s House

Infected Ankle; Grandma’s House

Hitching to Rutland to see grandma and heal my ankle injury

Sep 16, 2026 : Dreamcatcher
Surprise! Zero Day

Surprise! Zero Day

Surprising Hungry with his best friend from the Netherlands and conquering Mt Greylock

Sep 14, 2026 : Dreamcatcher
Beefstick Bingo with Forrest Gump

Beefstick Bingo with Forrest Gump

The rest of New York was unceremonious. We made our way through the Bear Mountain zoo and even swam in the crowded but refreshing swimming pool in

Sep 8, 2026 : Dreamcatcher
Unexpected Solitude on Day 100

Unexpected Solitude on Day 100

We were served a slice of "New York Humble Pie," as Hungry put it. The rock scrambles looped endlessly and the heat beat down on us from early

Aug 29, 2026 : Dreamcatcher
Just Sit Down and Eat Ice Cream

Just Sit Down and Eat Ice Cream

New York! Drive In Movie! Ken!

Aug 24, 2026 : Dreamcatcher
Jazz and New Jersey

Jazz and New Jersey

I somehow found myself on a couch watching Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade with pizza, ice cream, a blanket around me, and clean hair. That it a

Aug 15, 2026 : Dreamcatcher
What Most Days Are Like

What Most Days Are Like

The reality of thru hiking in its full mundane glory! It’s a simple life.

Aug 12, 2026 : Dreamcatcher