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Centennial Trail
In late-September, I hiked the beautiful 125 mile Centennial Trail (CenT) through the South Dakota Black Hills. These are really not hills, per se,
Maah Daah Hey Trail
In mid-September, I hiked the Maah Daah Hey Trail (MDHT), which means “grandfather, long lasting” in the Mandan language, and is situated in the
2026 Completed AT Thru Hike: Gear and Thoughts from an Early-Season Start
I thru hiked the Appalachian Trail (AT) northbound (NOBO) in 2026 from late-January to mid-June. Below, is my gear list for an early-season, winter
We Did It!
Spoiler alert: I completed the Appalachian Trail (AT) and summited Mount Katahdin on June 15th, and was the 18th thru hiker to summit in 2026. But
New Hampshire: So, So Awesome, Though I Did Lose My Nerve for a Time – Part I
This is a story not about scenic views, wildflowers, animals, people met, towns encountered, but some reality, at least mine, of things we often do
Vermont Gets Wild
Hiking in Vermont was a great pleasure. Particularly in the spring before the trees budded out and leaves formed, it provided some great views along
Man, Connecticut, You Were Super Fun
There are a little more than 50 miles of the Appalachian Trail (AT) that run through Connecticut, which is not a lot compared to other states that
I Need to be More Observant, Pennsylvania: You Showed Me Your Best All Along
Miles So, on my current northbound thru hike, I fell into the “trap” of cruising miles, or as folks like to say “ripping/crushing” miles, all along
Don’t Sleep on Maryland
After spending a proper zero in Harpers Ferry, WV to learn about and contemplate all of the American history that has transpired in this small area
Virginia: No Blues Just Peace and Love
Virginia has the most miles of any of the 14 states that comprise the Appalachian Trail (AT) at ~550 miles or 25% of the entire trek. Virginia has
