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Five Weeks on the Trail; Virginia, Here I Come
What have I learned... Miles are coming easier and faster, but it’s smiles not miles. I’m still excited to see what’s around every turn. I
A Month on Trail, and Spring Is Popping Up
At last signs of springs are showing up. A single bluebird and a robin at Max Patch. Frogs at dammed pond, a huge toad next to the French Broad
Pooping in the Woods; A Regular Guy’s Story
OK, I promise to regress and add a modicum of dignity to my cathole tales. I’ll use BM for number two. I actually had a trail plan for my BMs and it
Three Weeks on the AT: Rain, Snow, Hail
Having trekked 223 miles in my first three weeks, I’ve experienced 12 inches of rain, two inches of snow, sleet, freezing rain, and hail. I’ve walked
Two Weeks on the Trail, and I’m Lovin’ It
Two weeks in and 135.7 miles complete. What have I learned after my first two weeks? I won’t ever be alone. After the morning departure, I
Head Down and Heading NOBO in the Rain
Six days out of the first week were rainy with over an estimated nine inches of rain on the AT. Walking home (from Maine) told me he heard there was
I’m Finally on the Trail – For Reals
All the planning and excruciatingly long 12 months have passed since I started training and to hike the AT. It seemed like forever and I had second
Helping an Amazing Group on My Hike
My wife will tell you I’m not the best multitasker. I will admit hiking that the AT alone is a misnomer. What both these statements have in common is
Budgeting for Gear – The Frugal Hiker
I’ve been called many things, but not cheap. OK, I will admit I am very frugal, but I appreciate quality gear and never go cheap on gear I need to
My Thoughts, Goals for Hiking the AT
For all of the new folks, following family members, and friends new to The Trek, the best book written on the mental aspect of hiking an epic trail