Hello, retired Marine Army Veteran (MAV). Yup, this is how I received my trail name. After hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2014, I just could not think of anything else to do but start a thru hiking career. I began a series of adventures that has taken me to long distance trails throughout the US and Europe. In between long distance trails, I hit the woods in my backyard, Black Hills of South Dakota.
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Hart’s Pass – Stehekin
26 JulyFirst thing I do is get my food situated and then go to the Ranger Cabin. I wanted to know if there was a hiker box because I had so
Hart’s Pass – Canada – Hart’s Pass
July 22Spent the night at Lions Den Hostel with Birdy one last time before starting this trip. I got a ride up to the pass with Mary who
Completing South Carolina and Arkansas
It has been so long since I posted. I am having a most epic adventure. As I sit here in Southern California, with the end of the trail looming
Palmetto Trail Days 30 – 33 – Santee, Eutaw Springs, and Lake Moultrie and Alligators!
Santee PassageAfter two zeros, I was ready to get back on the trail. Nice and rested and ready for all the road walking coming up. Maybe I am
Palmetto Trail Days 28 & 29 – High Hills of the Santee and Lake Marion Passages
High Hills of the Santee Passage It was pretty quiet in the campground this morning as I packed up my stuff and left. I ensured I filled both
Palmetto Trail Day 27 – Wateree Passage
So a weird thing happened last night. While checking my food after dinner I realized, I had only one day of food available for the next four days.
Palmetto Trail Day 24-26 – Capital City, Fort Jackson, Cook Mtn Passages
Capital City Passage 10 miles The Western edge of the Passage starts on the Columbia Canal - Riverfront Park. This is a two mile section with alot
Palmetto Trail Day 23 – Peak to Prosperity Passage
There is a 10 mile gap from Newberry to the Peak to Prosperity Passage. Peak and Prosperity are both small towns between an old railroad that has
Palmetto Trail Day 21&22 – Newberry and Lynchs Woods Passages
Enoree Passage (final section) Finished up the Enoree Passage with a quick 7 mile hike to the Southern TH at Chandler Road. Going across the last
Palmetto Trail Day 18-20 – Enoree Passage
When Coleman dropped me off at Sedalia Campground I start the largest Passage to date, just under 37 miles. A week prior I submitted a request with