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Second Week Becomes First Week
Suches Life... such is life. “Accept where I am and go from there.” Before I started this trek, I thought I already knew myself
Appalachian Trail Gear Shakedown for 2021 Thru-hike
I am counting the days to my departure date, which is now March 26. Therefore, I did a final gear shakedown for my 2021 Appalachian Trail thru-hike.
Appalachian Trail Gear Review for 2021 Thru-hike
Most of my gear to be consolidated into the red pack. Gear Review for 2021 With all the gear I have accumulated over the last nine months, it made
Getting Present Before Hitting the Appalachian Trail in 2021
There are many ways to get present before hitting the Appalachian Trail in 2021. Life gets crazy sometimes and that craziness manifested in full
My Five Favorite Hiking Foods That I Eat Every Day
Walking in nature makes us feel all kinds of things. Nostalgic, grateful, and mostly, hungry. I used to eat granola bars once in a while when I
Getting Honest About My Motives Helps Me With My Hiking
Hawk by D McGarrity Getting honest about my motives helps me with hiking and peace of mind. And it can help you with yours, too. However, getting
Ten Main Items for a Northbound Thru-hike in 2021
Image: riyan_hidayart When I first started hiking, I had no idea I'd be attempting a successful northbound thru-hike in 2021. There was also
NoBo Thru-hike Training – Love and Hate for Pennsylvania Rocks
As a native Pennsylvanian, I used to get offended when I heard other hikers diss my home state - Rocksylvania, Where Boots Go to Die, The Sixth
Prepping for a Sober Thru-hike in 2021
Hiking Sober I know that I am not unique in that I am a sober hiker. My sobriety does not make me unique, but my story does. I have heard that