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Eat the Ghost: Confronting the Trail Mind-Set
The trail turned my mind into a curious child, bored with the toys in his room, who decides to venture up into the darkened attic, where he starts opening boxes.
Things That Didn’t Break: Gear That Goes the Distance
At times it felt like I was waiting for the other shoe to drop; that at any moment, some ancient trickster god would look through their portal and say, "Oh this guy? Yeah, let's screw his day way up."
Reflections in Monson on the Trail Through Maine
It is a cool, wet morning at Shaw's in Monson, ME, and the cleanup from breakfast has begun in earnest as the household lurches with full bellies
Photo Gallery: Passage through the White Mountains
If you'd like to experience an approximation of the wind on top of Mount Adams, hand a friend a sledgehammer and have them swing it at your chest.
Restful Days at Home, Recharging Body and Soul
The snow has melted, the trees have leafed-out and the black flies are out and biting with a vengeance. I have walked so far and found myself right here. Again.
Meet Maria, a Comforting Angel for Weary Hikers
There are many trail angels between Georgia and Maine, but only one Maria McCabe.
Sweet Dreams Are Made of These
If my muscles and joints have gotten the time to rest, I can usually shuffle onward in the morning.
Plan Your Dive, Dive Your Plan
At 6:30 a.m. the sound of the storm drags me from under the thin film of sleep I have struggled to wrap myself in all night.
Trail Dispatch: Diamonds on the Soles
Author's note: All credit due to Paul for the title. Skip to the end for the audio.Awah awah aahhhh...This first report on my AT trek follows