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Reflections on Quitting My Thru-Hike
After 105 days and 850 miles, I quit my AT thru-hike, which was my first long-distance hike and my first thru-hike attempt. The subject of quitting
My White Mountain Emotional Rollercoaster: Part Ten, Wildcat
Note: This post describes events that occurred on August 14-17, 2023. The next morning, I packed my things and finally headed out. First, I got
My White Mountain Emotional Rollercoaster: Part Nine, Gorham
Note: This post describes events that occurred on August 12-13, 2023. When I awoke at the hostel, it was after 7:00. I wasn't surprised to see that
My White Mountain Emotional Rollercoaster: Part Eight, Pinkham Notch
Note: This post describes events that occurred on August 11, 2023. The neighbors on my tent platform awoke early and their stomping aroused me to
My White Mountain Emotional Rollercoaster: Part Seven, Madison
Note: This post describes events that occurred on August 10, 2023. After falling on some wet rock close to the summit of Washington, the rest of my
My White Mountain Emotional Rollercoaster: Part Six, Washington
Note: This post describes events that occurred on August 8-10, 2023. The morning after my first night at Lakes of the Clouds hut, I awoke to noise
My White Mountain Emotional Rollercoaster: Part Five, Pierce
Note: This post describes events that occurred on August 7, 2023. The night before, as I was getting ready to sleep, I heard hikers arriving in the
My White Mountain Emotional Rollercoaster: Part Four, Jackson
Note: This post describes events that occurred on August 6, 2023. After a short day that included a quick jaunt to town for resupply, I woke up at a
My White Mountain Emotional Rollercoaster: Part Three, Franconia Ridge
Note: This post describes events that occurred on August 3-4, 2023. In the morning, I woke up before the other campers on my platform and got going
My White Mountain Emotional Rollercoaster: Part Two, Kinsman
The morning after my ascent and descent of Moosilauke, I awoke at my campsite and began my morning chores. As I was packing up after breakfast, I