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Slackpacking Into Virginia
Day 31: AT Miles 0 -- Zero At The Refuge It has been raining the entire day so far so my decision to take a zero is proving to be a wise one.
Ice, Snow and Kenny Powers
Day 26: AT Miles 18.8 -- Flint Mountain to Bald Mountain Shelter The rumors were true. I opened my eyes and there was 2 inches of fresh snow. That
Hot Springs
Day 20: AT Miles 15.5 -- Standing Bear to Roaring Fork Shelter My day started today by walking across the yard to the kitchen where there was
Out of the Smokies
Day 15: AT Miles 15.1 -- Fontana Dam to Russell Field Shelter Today I woke up bright and early in the hotel room and got
Still Going After Three Weeks
Day 11: AT Miles 12.7 -- Burningtown Gap to NOC Last night was just as cold as the night before but with much stronger winds. In fact, around 10:00
Found My Trail Name
I was typing the last blog while staying at a cheap motel in the town of Hiawassee. I had just got done washing up my clothes in the sink and hanging
Starting the Trek
Hello everyone and apologies for being so tardy on getting my first AT blog posted. It’s been a crazy six day start to the trail. I just now find
My Half Ounce Windscreen
AT Cook Set I start my AT thru-hike attempt in about three weeks and am mostly ready. This means, though, I have 21 days to obsess and tweak. My
Gear To Start With and High Level Strategy
First A Shout Out My daughter has been “encouraging” me to get another blog written. Meg is most certainly my biggest fan. I try not to disappoint
Which Hound Should Hike The AT With Me?
This blog entry is still a part of introducing myself and of my preparation for the Appalachian Trail in early 2024. I will move on to over-analyzed