Duke Conrad

I'm a former teacher and administratort and recent graduate from work . I'm also a husband, father of two and friend to many. I live in Suffolk, Virginia and I had a rather strange experience about 5 years ago that I can only describe as an "epiphany" of sorts. It was about doing a thru-hike on the AT. Short story made long, the plan is to flip flop starting March 13, 2016. Stay tuned.......and follow my brother, "Shrek" , newcomer to our adventure, niece "Scout"and I (Chopper/Bandanaman) as we start our great adventure!

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An easy hike gone terribly wrong!

An easy hike gone terribly wrong!

It's been 6 months, and I'm finally ready to write about it!  Six weeks after my "graduation" from work and a month since turning the corner on

Feb 16, 2016 : Duke Conrad
Call me a Priest!  Lessons Just Keep on Coming

Call me a Priest! Lessons Just Keep on Coming

There's probably multiple reason's they call the shelter Priest... but by now I'm thinking it's because I was going to need someone to deliver last

Aug 11, 2015 : Duke Conrad
Preist, Southbound

Preist, Southbound

Prepping for the Real Deal The day is here and my wife Bobbi, her sister Jackie, my brother Craig and I are stoked.....1st hike to prep for the real

Aug 3, 2015 : Duke Conrad
Lesson Number One

Lesson Number One

Epiphany Time Okay, so the epiphany arrives and I've now started to study about the AT.  The more I study, the more intrigued I am. It is clear:

Aug 2, 2015 : Duke Conrad
How it all began

How it all began

An Epiphany of sorts...so, I'm not an overly religious man...in fact, I tell family and friends that I'm home -churched.  It doesn't mean I'm an

Jul 31, 2015 : Duke Conrad