Justin Dieter

My name is Justin also called Uncle Iroh, or Iroh on the trail. I attempted a thru hike in 2023 but old military wounds got in the way up in New Hampshire so I had to call it quits before things got worse. What my hike did do was help me change course in my life and now I'm in school for nursing. There are plenty of shorter hikes I plan on doing between now and my next attempt at one of the "Big Three." for 2025 the goal is the BMT (Benton MacKaye Trail) follow me on my adventures!

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Cool Things in Blue Ridge

Cool Things in Blue Ridge

Hiking for Food  Three miles and change to Iron Bridge general store and Café. The hike was  pleasant. The distance was planned this way

May 27, 2025 : Justin Dieter
Into the Swing of Things

Into the Swing of Things

Morning aches  You know your body’s tired when you sleep solid for almost eleven hours. Sleep came at hiker midnight last night (9PM.) I

May 18, 2025 : Justin Dieter
A day of Misjudgment

A day of Misjudgment

Morning Routine  The chirping of the birds and the light from the dawn woke me this morning. My body acted on its own. Grabbing my puffy I sat

May 14, 2025 : Justin Dieter
Back to the Beginner’s Circle

Back to the Beginner’s Circle

Starting Late  There’s something about being back here at amicalola falls that makes me feel like I’m hiking the trail all over again. 

May 13, 2025 : Justin Dieter
Out with the Old and in with the New!

Out with the Old and in with the New!

Love it or hate it Gear is necessary  Some of us are gear nerds, and the rest of us only endure the gear talk because we need it to get to our

Apr 20, 2025 : Justin Dieter
10 days until step off

10 days until step off

Hello!My name is Justin AKA Iroh. I adventured the Appalachian trail in 2023 and ended at Dartmouth in New Hampshire due to old military injures.

Apr 16, 2025 : Justin Dieter