My name is Evans Prater. My trail name is Jukebox, because I can't hike without music. I completed a thru-hike in August 2014. The trail is my happy place. I also founded The DoNation, a non-profit dedicated to helping the modern generation donate to charity quickly and effortlessly (https://www.jointhedonation.org).
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A Letter from Myself to… Myself
I remember when I was an Ocean Lifeguard at YMCA Camp Surf a few years ago - our Executive Director had all the counselors write a letter to
All Packed Up!
There are 13 days until I leave Asheville. I am shamelessly writing this post at my front desk job because I am more mentally checked out than a
You’re Going to Die
You're going to die someday. Me too, probably. Maybe tomorrow morning at 4:30 a.m. while you dream of cupcakes. Maybe in 75 years while your family
Getting in the Zone
Well, it's reached that point. Much like the last time I decided to go walk up and down mountains for awhile, the idea of the freedom and simplicity
Being Honest
I'm going to be blatantly honest with everyone. For the last few weeks, I was strongly considering cancelling my hike. Actually, I was pretty sure I
5 Things To Expect In Your First 5 Days On The AT
A lot of people are going to be hiking for the first time this year. And a lot of people won't or don't know and can't imagine just what they're
A Previous Hiker’s Perspective
Wow - we're finally only 2.5 months away. 2.5 months more of two crappy part time jobs, fake smiles, "Hi, how are you?!"s, and taking orders. Then I