Hi fellow hikers! My name is Drew and I'll be hiking the AT SOBO in 2022. Up until this point I've been an electrical engineer by weekday and a hiker by weekend. Although this will be my first attempt at a thru-hike, I am in no way new to East Coast hiking. I've hiked in the Whites, Daks, Smokies, and a ton in PA (my home state... yes I know everyone hates the rocks here). In short, I'm an enthusiast of type 2 fun, craft beers, and sarcasm!
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Distance Doesn’t Get Easier
Due to the technical difficulties of my previous post (which took me hours and hours of waiting in a McDonald’s to upload), I’m going to start
Another State, Vermont is Great!
After taking a zero day at The Notch Hostel I headed out to finish the last mountain in the Whites. I had some company for this mountain which made
Ohh What a Fright, The Whites!
Taking a zero in Gorham was a blessing and a curse. I gave myself time to heal physically but I also thought a lot about how tough the Whites might
Through the Notch, Out of Maine!
This post covers the section of trail between Andover Maine and Gorham New Hampshire. Some claim that this Southern section of Maine is the most
Southern Maine Brings Gains
After Rangeley the trail meandered through ponds and lush forests. A day of leisurely hiking and then terrain went back to what Maine is famous for.
Bigger Mountains, Smaller Miles
The next section of trail between Stratton and Rangeley had multiple 4000 ft mountains to climb. Beginning with the Crockers, then to Sugerloaf and
Beautiful Trails and Ingrown Toenails
After spending a fantastic 4th of July in Monson it was time to head back on trail. I ate another massive Shaw’s breakfast, packed my bag, and then
You Will Die in the 100 Mile Wilderness!
Before heading out on the AT, I read all about the daunting 100 Mile Wilderness. Comments ranged from it was completely flat to it was completely
Where it all begins: Katadhin
The journey began at 3:30am on a Friday morning. My lovely fiancé, two amazing friends, and myself got into my car and began our drive to Maine. We
The Hidden Support of a Solo Thru-Hike
It is less than one week until I start my SOBO thru-hike attempt of the AT. Although I am filled with excitement, I am also incredibly nervous. But I