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Craig U - ‘Early Bird’

After 30 years in Corporate America; taking a sabbatical to attempt an AT thru hike (NOBO). While by no means a thru hiker, my love of the outdoors and the AT have brought me here. I thought blogging this journey would be a good way to memorialize my thoughts and experiences.

Posts

How Do I Get Home from Here?

How Do I Get Home from Here?

Read about my immediate thoughts upon completing my thru hike of the A.T. (NOBO)

Aug 11, 2025 : Craig U - ‘Early Bird’
Enjoy the Moment

Enjoy the Moment

Read how I’m trying to savor the last days on trail

Aug 4, 2025 : Craig U - ‘Early Bird’
The White Mountains: A Love-Hate Relationship

The White Mountains: A Love-Hate Relationship

Read about the schizophrenic personality of the White Mountains of NH.

Jul 24, 2025 : Craig U - ‘Early Bird’
Too Big To Fail

Too Big To Fail

Read about my mindset in the two weeks after leaving ‘Home’

Jun 29, 2025 : Craig U - ‘Early Bird’
Homecoming

Homecoming

Read how special getting to NJ/NY, where I spent 50 years of my life, was for me.

Jun 16, 2025 : Craig U - ‘Early Bird’
Pictures Don’t Do It Justice (And Neither Do Words)

Pictures Don’t Do It Justice (And Neither Do Words)

My best attempt to describe the past 11 weeks on Trail.

May 30, 2025 : Craig U - ‘Early Bird’
Virginia Blues? Not For Me!

Virginia Blues? Not For Me!

Read why Virginia has been my favorite state so far.

May 13, 2025 : Craig U - ‘Early Bird’
We Are Who We Are

We Are Who We Are

Read about my hiking personality and how it leads to periods of solitude.

May 1, 2025 : Craig U - ‘Early Bird’
The Hot Springs Transformation

The Hot Springs Transformation

See how things are changing at Hot Springs for the town and me!

Apr 14, 2025 : Craig U - ‘Early Bird’
The Honeymoon is Over

The Honeymoon is Over

How I managed my first depression on Trail

Apr 5, 2025 : Craig U - ‘Early Bird’