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Day 4: A Preternatural Light
I woke in the night to my tent shaking. It seemed like the ground was shaking. A bright light shone against my tarp, casting eerie shadows from the
Day 3: I Got Lost and Faced a Bear Situation
I got lost for the first time since setting out two days prior, and had to make a decision after learning about a problem bear in the area.
Day 2: One Squall, Two Squall, Three Squall, Four
During my first full day of hiking, progress was slow as I insisted on examining every plant I encountered on the trail.
Day 1, Part 2: I’m Surrounded by Badasses
Throughout my first day on trail, fellow hikers shared their wisdom and perspectives, making me feel warmly welcomed.
Day 1, Part 1: An Unexpected Delay
With the ATC closed for the morning, I spent some time in town before hitting the trail to start my hike.
Day 0: Four Trains to Harpers Ferry
Everyone keeps asking me if I'm super jazzed about my hike, but to be honest, I haven't had much space to think about it. I am exhausted from all of
Everything I Did to Prepare For a 2,000-Mile Hike
Once I learned about the possibility of hiking a long trail, there were a few steps I took to getting to Day 1 of my hike: Research and
My Plan to Flip-Flop Hike the AT
Soon, I will begin my thru hike of the Appalachian Trail. I decided to hike the AT for a few reasons. The biggest reason is the community. There are
Why I’m Attempting a Long-Distance Hike
My decision to hike the AT started with a bet I made 19 years ago at age 12. It was a bet I made before I knew about the existence of long-distance