Short Shorts

Hey y'all! I'm Collin (Short Shorts) and I'll be thru hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2025. Unlike most, I haven't been planning this for more than a few months. I just graduated college and decided last minute to take a break and have an adventure. I'm an aerospace engineer who loves Jesus, ultrarunning, craft beer, and the great outdoors. Follow along with me as I head to Mama K! Soli Deo Gloria

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Bunyans, UFOs, and Short Shorts After Dark

Bunyans, UFOs, and Short Shorts After Dark

Raymond is the Man (Day 17) We woke up in Cable Gap on the earlier side in order to push ahead to the Fontana Hilton (Fontana Dam Shelter), renowned

May 14, 2025 : Short Shorts
Short Shorts stuck in Purgatory

Short Shorts stuck in Purgatory

Wildfire Philosophy (Day 12) This was my first day truly solo since starting the trail. This changed the dynamic for me drastically. It felt

May 1, 2025 : Short Shorts
Dr. Pants SilverCrotch Crashes a Wedding

Dr. Pants SilverCrotch Crashes a Wedding

Caffeine and Nosebleeds (Day 8) Shortly after waking up at Blue mountain shelter, Pants and I decided to push our longest day yet (15.8 mi/5000 ft

Apr 21, 2025 : Short Shorts
The Tale of Short Shorts and Pants SilverCrotch

The Tale of Short Shorts and Pants SilverCrotch

Best Big Breakfast (Day 4) Waking up at Hostel Above the Clouds was glorious. Having a bed was spectacular and I didn't want to leave it. After

Apr 20, 2025 : Short Shorts
We Out Here 🤙

We Out Here 🤙

So it Begins... Riley and I rolled up to Amicalola Falls State Park at around 10 am which gave us plenty of time to get oriented and

Apr 12, 2025 : Short Shorts
Reflections on the Eve of a Thru hike

Reflections on the Eve of a Thru hike

Well folks, it won't be long now and I'll be stepping off at Amicalola Falls. It finally started to feel real just this past week. I've been planning

Apr 6, 2025 : Short Shorts
Let’s Talk AT Gear!

Let’s Talk AT Gear!

The closer I get to starting my AT thru hike, the more I get asked about what gear I'm taking for this or that. I love gear talk so I can go on and

Feb 1, 2025 : Short Shorts
Who Am I and How Did I Get Here?

Who Am I and How Did I Get Here?

Hiker Intro Hi Guys! I'm Collin Horne, an Aerospace Engineer from the deep south, and I'll be thru hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2025! I love

Dec 26, 2024 : Short Shorts