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The Tao of the Trail 2: Become Small
The Tao Te Ching is an ancient Chinese text, allegedly written by the sage Lao Tzu, around the 6th century B.C. It is comprised of short passages of
Dehydrating 103: Get Cooking!
A collection of my favorite dehydrated trail meal recipes.
Gear Review: Bedrock Cairn Minimalist Sandals
Bedrock Sandals is launching their new Cairn Minimalist Sandals on May 31st. If you're a minimalist, if you like to air out your feet, if you spend a lot of time in the water, or if you just love new gear, check them out!
The Tao of the Trail 1: Take Your Time
The Tao Te Ching is an ancient Chinese text, allegedly written by the sage Lao Tzu, around the 6th century B.C. It is comprised of short passages of philosophy which make up the central tenets of Taoism. Its wisdom remains applicable two thousand years later, in varied contexts, including thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, and processing the emotion and change that come with the experience.
Dehydrating 102: Getting Started
So, you're ready to prepare your own meals for the length of your thru-hike. You're probably looking at your bank account and thinking "wow, vacuum
Must See Shelters – Quarry Gap, Pennsylvania
A brief exposition in a series on the features and history of the nicest shelters on the Appalachian Trail.
Gear Review: The Ursack
A review of the Ursack S29 AllWhite bear-proof food storage system. $69.95, eight ounces, and worth its weight in convenience.
Dehydrating 101: Here’s What You Need
Does the thought of ramen every night and peanut better every morning not appeal to you? Are you an aspiring backcountry gourmet chef? Are you a
Why Should You Hike the A.T.?
Having trouble explaining your upcoming adventure to incredulous friends and family? Perhaps some insights and motivations from my own thru-hike can help.
Three Important Black Bear Safety Tips
In which your humble narrator confronts an uppity Shenandoah black bear who has decided to move into his tent.