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I Finished!
Well, it's not the summit sign on Katahdin, nor the summit plaque on Springer. It isn't even in front of ATC headquarters in Harper's Ferry. But I
Greetings from the Roan Highlands
I just had an amazing hiking day through the Roan Highlands, starting at Carver's Gap and passing over five balds. It was sunny and pleasant with low
Getting Back on the Trail
For those who have followed my blog, recall that I am trying to complete the miles on the AT that I was unable to finish last year because of the
Reminders of the Risks We Take
Completion of my thru-hike from last year is on hiatus until September, but I've been following AT news on The Trek, Facebook, and You Tube. Recent
Memories of my Spring Hike
On May 21, I completed my Spring hike on the AT with a slack pack day from Allen Gap TN to Hot Springs NC. I managed to cover 289 miles this Spring,
Great Smoky Mountains
I entered the Great Smoky Mountain National Park on May 14 and exited on May 18, five days of hiking. The park starts just beyond Fontana Lake with a
Southern Nantahala Wilderness
I've completed most of the hiking south of the Smoky Mountains. I really liked this section of the AT, which featured the first peaks I've hiked in
Georgia Musings
After 7 days of hiking, I've completed the Georgia section of the AT and entered North Carolina. Overall, I've had a good experience in Georgia. The
On the Hike Again
With apologies to Willie Nelson, or was his song On the Road Again? Anyway, I started my NOBO hike yesterday at the iconic plaque on the summit of
I Am Returning
I am happy to report that I am planning to finish the Appalachian Trail this year. Recall that my hike was halted in Damascus VA last fall by
