My name is James - I grew up in Wisconsin, and now I live in Denver, CO working as an engineer. In 2015, I thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail as Autodraft.
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Q&A: Running and Long Distance Hiking
After months of thought and preparation before and along the trail, the end almost comes as a shock and surprise. Running is not the same as hiking – but it does have some strong parallels. It might just be what some people need while adjusting back to day-to-day life after finishing a thru-hike, as well as those hopeful future thru-hikers out there.
Our Own, Personal Hardest Sections on the AT
We all have our own personal hardest sections. We battle thoughts of quitting or concede to them for good reasons. I never had anything remotely like the Virginia Blues, and the Pennsylvania rocks hurt my feet but never had me down. If I hiked through it again, Connecticut would be completely enjoyable like any other stretch. It almost was too much for me in 2015.
Top 10 Swimming Spots on the Appalachian Trail
Swimming became a daily fixture as I got closer to Katahdin. I put a list together of all the Appalachian Trail swimming spots I could think of, and then narrowed it down to my Top 10.
How Much Does a Thru-Hike Cost? (No, Not Money)
Long-distance hiking costs more than money.