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1,2,3….Green Light! Red Light!
I returned to the trail on a hot sunny day in Falls Village, Connecticut last week. It’s been 6 weeks since I last hiked on the AT. When my
There and back again…eventually!
My hiking partner got back on trail without me today. Bamboo heading out again (photo by S Metzger) I’ve decided to wait a few more weeks to
Hitting Pause after leaving NJ
I’m writing this while riding the train back toward Ohio, where I’ll be taking a week or two off at home before heading back to the trail. The last
April Hiking in Jersey
The AT in New Jersey is beautiful! We crossed the Delaware River and into New Jersey on the Route 80 bridge. I didn’t realize how much the
My last week in PA – Advil, Ankles, and Assistance
I made it to the Delaware Water Gap today! The promised land of New Jersey is in view! Standing on the PA side of the gap, looking across to the NJ
Spring Arrives…along with my trail name
About that trail name… Make your guesses and I’ll share what it is at the end of this post ;) Wednesday, March 19 We hiked 11.4 miles on Wednesday
Mysteries and some Firsts
The 9.1 mile hike into Duncannon was interesting. We started hiking from our drop off on Route 850 knowing that there was one large climb and one
100 Miles Plus
We have officially hiked more than 100 miles of the AT! When we left Pine Grove Furnace state park 2 days ago we were planning to
I’m Still Truckin’
Four more days down March 6: US 30 south to Old Forge park (slackpack) Our shuttle driver, Dennis, has been shuttling hikers for 30 years,
Plans and flexibility
What’s that famous saying? Man plans, and God laughs? I had the next week and a half planned out - and then I ate some bad Chinese food. My Saturday