
My name's Chris, I'm from a small town of eastern Virginia. Walking the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. Yearning to leave this way of life for a while. Hopefully in the end, I'll know more about myself AND the eastern Appalachians.
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So Many Steps, So Many Stories
Well, it has certainly been a while since I posted. Over 100 miles. Right now I'm sitting in a luxurious room at the Grand Prix Motel in Gatlinburg,
Neels Gap to Dicks Creek Gap
8 days in, 70 miles down. Day 5: Left out of Blood Mountain shelter, feeling good. I got a shower and a nice night of sleeping in a warm bed. It
Springer to Neel Gap
Man oh man, what a couple of days it has been! It all started on Friday afternoon, my darling girlfriend Morgan drove me to the Richmond Amtrak
Preparation Essentials
It has come to my attention that through all of this "preparation" in gear, mail drops, etc. I have missed the most important, and that is to list
Overthinking
We left Friday and rented a cabin about 15 minutes from Amicalola Falls State Park. Saturday, the park was having the annual A.T. Kick-Off. Reps
Nitty Gritty
A week from today I will be ascending Springer mountain in Georgia. My pack, as well as everything else has been spread out on my floor for about
Onions
So this segment will go over my cloths and the LAYERING systematics. Layering is simple: Base layer (moisture-wicking & quick-drying,
Fire on the Mountain
As time continues to pass, excitement, nervousness, eagerness, and confidence for the trail grows. In 19 days, I embark on a journey of a lifetime. I
Gear Shakedown
My gear is what I will be taking with me. It is important (not really important) to keep your pack weight down obviously, so the time spent