Christopher Keys

Hey, I like sports. Typical 20 something year old trying to figure this life thing out. Looking to go for a long walk.

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And We’re Off

And We’re Off

Well that was a wild ride. Pops and I just finished a 15.4-mile day, capping off a three-day, 38.8-mile journey. It was a lot. It may have been a bit

Apr 3, 2018 : Christopher Keys
The Sum of My Life On My Back

The Sum of My Life On My Back

A few years back, after one of my backpacking trips out west with the bro and pops, I went to the local REI to check out some gear. While I was

Mar 20, 2018 : Christopher Keys
How to Make Your Own Tyvek Tent Footprint

How to Make Your Own Tyvek Tent Footprint

How cool would it be to hike from Georgia to Maine with all homemade or handcrafted gear? Or how nice would it be to head north with the finest

Feb 22, 2018 : Christopher Keys
We’re Getting There..

We’re Getting There..

What Is Left To Do?? I am being very patient… at least that’s what I’ve been telling myself. There is still plenty to do. I have a bunch of

Feb 19, 2018 : Christopher Keys
Where Can I Buy Trail Legs?

Where Can I Buy Trail Legs?

In the midst of gathering and purchasing all my gear in preparation for my walk north, I cannot seem to find anywhere that sells trail legs. (I know,

Jan 26, 2018 : Christopher Keys
Things Always Go As Planned, Right?

Things Always Go As Planned, Right?

Okay What Did I Sign Up For?? Hiking from Georgia to Maine shouldn't be harder than it sounds right?? I walk places all the time! Like the grocery

Dec 20, 2017 : Christopher Keys
So how much is this thing going to cost??

So how much is this thing going to cost??

Money Money It's not like I am embarking on this trek to run away from the real world...okay maybe I am. But you can only separate yourself so much.

Dec 13, 2017 : Christopher Keys
Thru-hiking the AT?? Why not!

Thru-hiking the AT?? Why not!

There are many reasons I am choosing to attempt thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, let me tell you who I am and why.

Dec 5, 2017 : Christopher Keys