Chris Wagner (Pocket Hulk)

Environmental scientist and two-time open-heart surgery patient who eventually realized that life is not for sitting around, so decided to hike the Appalachian Trail in 2024 after turning 50. Some of us are late bloomers.

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Days 10-12 on the Appalachian Trail

Days 10-12 on the Appalachian Trail

In which cold - indeed, very cold - realities make themselves known.

Apr 30, 2024 : Chris Wagner (Pocket Hulk)
Days 7-9 on the Appalachian Trail

Days 7-9 on the Appalachian Trail

In which we entertain the notion of taking a break.

Apr 23, 2024 : Chris Wagner (Pocket Hulk)
Days 4-6 on the Appalachian Trail

Days 4-6 on the Appalachian Trail

In which issues are encountered, and names are revealed.

Apr 20, 2024 : Chris Wagner (Pocket Hulk)
Days 1-3 on the Appalachian Trail

Days 1-3 on the Appalachian Trail

In which we attempt to find our footing.

Apr 12, 2024 : Chris Wagner (Pocket Hulk)
The Drive Down

The Drive Down

In which, suddenly, a road movie breaks out.

Apr 7, 2024 : Chris Wagner (Pocket Hulk)
Prepping for the Appalachian Trail: The Mental Game

Prepping for the Appalachian Trail: The Mental Game

In which we discover that the testing has already begun.

Apr 4, 2024 : Chris Wagner (Pocket Hulk)
Prepping for the Appalachian Trail: Physical (Part 3 of 3: Winter Katahdin!)

Prepping for the Appalachian Trail: Physical (Part 3 of 3: Winter Katahdin!)

In which I spoil the ending for the purpose of communicating a critical concept: bailing is not failing.

Mar 31, 2024 : Chris Wagner (Pocket Hulk)
Prepping for the Appalachian Trail: Food

Prepping for the Appalachian Trail: Food

In which almost innumerable calories are prepared - and, in one instance, consumed without permission.

Mar 29, 2024 : Chris Wagner (Pocket Hulk)
Prepping for the Appalachian Trail: Physical (Part 2 of 3: Training)

Prepping for the Appalachian Trail: Physical (Part 2 of 3: Training)

In which muscle fibers and iliotibial tissues have a bit of a disagreement.

Mar 24, 2024 : Chris Wagner (Pocket Hulk)
Prepping for the Appalachian Trail: Physical (Part 1 of 3: To Be <em>Mandalorian</em>-Adjacent, This Is The Why)

Prepping for the Appalachian Trail: Physical (Part 1 of 3: To Be Mandalorian-Adjacent, This Is The Why)

In which what's past, as they say, is prologue.

Mar 14, 2024 : Chris Wagner (Pocket Hulk)