Hey all, my name is Dave and after a couple decades sitting at a desk, it's time to get up and get moving! I'll be attempting a 2024 Appalachian Trail thru that has been in the works for many years. I'm so excited that I almost don't notice the occasional bouts of panic :)I'll be heading down to Georgia from Wisconsin come March and look forward to posting progress along the way!
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It’s Over (For Now)
As much as I hate it, I think I need to embrace my role as this year's cautionary tale. To be fair to myself, this has largely been out of my control
How to Derail Your Thru-Hike in 1 Easy Step
Step 1: Get Sick To be fair, there are countless ways to derail your thru, illness is just the way that I chose. Or rather it chose me. A Promising
The Start Before Starting
After all of my worries, sleepless nights, and low-grade panic packing, I finally left Wisconsin and went South. I arrived in Tennessee to stay with
A Quick Intro Before a Long Trail
Hey all, welcome to my introductory blog post! My name is Dave, and I'm a 40-year-old guy from Wisconsin looking to begin the Appalachian Trail in