Lucky

PCT NOBO 2025 - AT NOBO 2023. I am a flatlander from Nebraska, with my masters in Zoology with a focus in Parasitology. Come and join the fun and read about my (mis)adventures on trail.

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Rocky, Buggy, Hot, and a Whole Hell Of a Lot: Pennsylvania

Rocky, Buggy, Hot, and a Whole Hell Of a Lot: Pennsylvania

In recent events we have reached the end of Pennsylvania. It has been one hell of a ride, from rocks to Sake bars. From July Fourth at Gettysburg to

Jul 21, 2023 : Lucky
Shenandoah to Harpers Ferry: My Brain is Cold Soaked Ramen

Shenandoah to Harpers Ferry: My Brain is Cold Soaked Ramen

I think I forgot how to count again.... I think multiple Neros due to bad weather has made my brain a pile of soggy cold soaked noodles. Day

Jul 8, 2023 : Lucky
Shenandoah Monsoons: Swampy Trails and Soggy Souls

Shenandoah Monsoons: Swampy Trails and Soggy Souls

Day 72 7.7 miles Earworm of the Day: Our Lady of the Underground, Anaïs Mitchell Towns love to ruin plans... Nothing you can do about it, but

Jun 22, 2023 : Lucky
Virginia: Bamboozling and Confusing.

Virginia: Bamboozling and Confusing.

  Day 62/63 Too many miles into town and zero day!!! I do not have much to report on the zero day, we had a lot of chores to get done

Jun 16, 2023 : Lucky
Virginia Troubles: A Push into the Va Triple Crown

Virginia Troubles: A Push into the Va Triple Crown

Day 50/51 14 miles Earworm of the Day: Wedding Song: Yeah Yeah Yeahs It is always incredibly difficult for me to adjust back to trail

Jun 7, 2023 : Lucky
Hangovers, Highlands, and Ponies: The Push Out of Damascus.

Hangovers, Highlands, and Ponies: The Push Out of Damascus.

Day 46 9 miles Earworm of the day: ...Baby one more time, The Marías It was a late start today due to a late night. I was exhausted from

May 25, 2023 : Lucky
Lessons Learned The Harder Way

Lessons Learned The Harder Way

Day 39 11 miles Earworm of the day: Baxter 3rd is Under Fucking Siege, Penelope Scott Yeah... I was grumpy from being over tired. Do things

May 20, 2023 : Lucky
The Slow Descent and Ascent Into Erwin, I-19, and Madness

The Slow Descent and Ascent Into Erwin, I-19, and Madness

Day 31 Today felt great! Hiking by myself without having to feel like I need to catch up with others or meet them based on plans is so freeing.

May 13, 2023 : Lucky
Day 30 – Lessons learned in 30 days

Day 30 – Lessons learned in 30 days

As I sit here in bed listening to the possum that lives in the motel ceiling, it dawned upon me that today is a full month on trail. I thought I

May 5, 2023 : Lucky
Wild Hogs, Bear, and Norovirus!! Oh My!!

Wild Hogs, Bear, and Norovirus!! Oh My!!

Day 20 People really like fear mongering the Smokies. I have heard so much talk of how you will freeze to death, bears will steal your food and

May 4, 2023 : Lucky