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A New York (and New Jersey) State of Mind
After a physical and mental beat down in Pennsylvania I had never been more excited to get to New Jersey. With the heat of summer about to kick into
A Pennsylvania Pummeling
Pennsylvania, where do I even begin? You started out so promising and nice but so quickly you became one of the most challenging and unpleasant
Dodging the Virginia Blues and More Than Halfway There
Virginia tends to be a love it or hate it state for many thru-hikers. The daunting number of miles that are ahead, the terrain, and the increasing
600 Miles and Counting
Update As I take a few planned days off the trail to spend time with Sydney and travel to Pittsburgh to attend a friend's wedding, I finally have a
Walking and Eating; How I Spend My Day
I've been asked a few times, "What exactly do you do out there all day?" Well, short answer: I hike and eat, a lot. For those looking for a
And We’re Off!
I was planning on writing a post about how nervous and anxious I was in the weeks leading up to my start date. Turns out all that nervousness and
Dear David: A Letter to Me About Grit, Determination
As I sit here with less than a month to go until I set off on my thru-hike I am filled with all sorts of feelings. Feelings of excitement for this
My Life Packed into 14 Pounds – AT NOBO Gear List
Over the last year I have slowly been fine-tuning and testing my gear, trading in older heavier stuff for newer, more durable and lighter equipment
What if a Beehive Falls on You? And Other Questions
In about three months I will be stepping on to the trail in Georgia and walking, one foot in front of the other until I reach Mount Katahdin in
Insulin, Glucose, and Hiking, Oh My!
Since announcing my plan to thru-hike the AT this coming spring I have been fortunate that my parents, family, close friends, and coworkers have been