MAV

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

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

Oct 10, 2022 : MAV
Hart’s Pass – Canada – Hart’s Pass

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

Oct 8, 2022 : MAV
Completing South Carolina and Arkansas

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

Oct 6, 2022 : MAV
Palmetto Trail Days 30 – 33 – Santee, Eutaw Springs, and Lake Moultrie and Alligators!

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

May 5, 2022 : MAV
Palmetto Trail Days 28 & 29 – High Hills of the Santee and Lake Marion Passages

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

May 5, 2022 : MAV
Palmetto Trail Day 27 – Wateree Passage

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.

Apr 23, 2022 : MAV
Palmetto Trail Day 24-26 – Capital City, Fort Jackson, Cook Mtn Passages

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

Apr 23, 2022 : MAV
Palmetto Trail Day 23 – Peak to Prosperity Passage

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

Apr 22, 2022 : MAV
Palmetto Trail Day 21&22 – Newberry and Lynchs Woods Passages

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

Apr 21, 2022 : MAV
Palmetto Trail Day 18-20 – Enoree Passage

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

Apr 20, 2022 : MAV