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Injuries – Fox’s AT Thru Hike – Postmortem
As you might expect, my thru hike brought its share of injuries. In this post I am sharing the toll the hike took on my body and my thoughts on what,
Thoughts on Food – Fox’s AT Thru Hike – Postmortem
I put a lot of thought into my food for thru hiking, including experience from my failed attempt at the Tahoe Rim Trail and a possibly ridiculous
Summit – Fox’s AT Thru Hike – Day 131
We started this morning in waves. Denver and Turbo set out first at 3:30am. I awoke just in time to wish them well and then set about making
Penultimate Day – Fox’s AT Thru Hike – Day 131
Last night I worked myself into a ton of worry over getting a spot at the birches. The birches campsite for thru hikers only allows 12 a day. Due to
Closing In – Fox’s AT Thru Hike – Day 130
The forecast today predicted from ¾ to an inch of rain, with showers all day and thunderstorms in the evening. Other than knowing what to expect, the
Waterfall – Fox’s AT Thru Hike – Day 129
I slept great in my tent last night, lulled by the waterfall. By 7:30pm, sleep claimed me and kept its hold until 5am. Prior to this hike, or even
Waterfall – Fox’s AT Thru Hike – Day 128
The day I stopped at Shaw's, I visited the ATC office. They showed me a terrain on which Whitecap looked rough. Once again, scale matters. We
Fourth Mountain Bog – Fox’s AT Thru Hike – Day 127
The rain finished before I set out this morning from Cloud Pond. Shortly I crossed Fourth Mountain Bog. The bog has a sign warning to stay on trail
Into the Wilderness – Fox’s AT Thru Hike – Day 126
Yesterday I ran into Poledancer again. She also stayed at Shaw’s. While I tried to sort my 100 mile wilderness plan she stopped by and we aligned on
Shaw’s – Fox’s AT Thru Hike – Day 125
Today I made it to Shaw’s, my last hostel. I planned 18 miles, which isn’t much of a nearo, but I hoped to make good time since the terrain profile
