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A Dream Realized: Reflections from my Journey on the Appalachian Trail
It’s been two months since my summit date, August 27th. At this time trail already feels like a distant memory. A completely separate part
5 Reasons Why It’s Hard to Blog on a Thru Hike
I've heard a lot of people asking why I haven't posted lately. Hearing that people are eagerly awaiting my posts makes me really happy to hear. Most
The Unique Relationship of Shenandoah National Park and the Appalachian Trail
Right now I'm over halfway through the AT. I have seen 1000+ miles of trail and all the towns, parks, and forests those miles cover. And
The Hard Truth of Meeting Friends and Family on Trail During your Thru Hike
If you're a thru hiker, chances are your friends and family back home are super stoked for your adventure. They see you living your dream and they
Culture Shock on the AT: What Life on Trail is Really Like
Many of my friends and family back home have a brief understanding of what life on the Appalachian Trail looks and feels like. Before I began
My Top 10 trail snacks
1. Snyder's Honey Mustard and Onion Pretzel Bites These have been one of my favorites for years now. They pack a good bit of flavor, along with a
7 Weird but Delicious Trail Recipes I’ve Made My First Month on the AT
1. Pizza Grits Ingredients: Instant Grits, Sanoma Pizza Crisps This recipe I actuality learned years ago from a website I can't remember. But that
8 Reasons Why I’m a Hammock Camper (and 4 drawbacks to it).
One of the most important pieces of gear for any backpacking trip, be it a weekend jaunt or a full thru-hike, is a shelter system. And while there
12 Pro-tips I Learned My First Two Weeks on the AT
1. Raid hiker boxes! Hiker boxes are almost exclusive to the popular long trails. These are boxes usually at hostels or outfitters, where hikers
Week 1 – Man, is this great!
Day 1: If I'm not the luckiest son of a bitch then I'm not sure who is. I started my thru hike with non-other than the brewers from Lazy