Jeremy G is a military veteran and enthusiastic hiker. Starting in Hawaii, Jeremy began the Barefoot Hikers, a social group aimed at trail restoration, history and conservation while building friendships. With some 300 hike events over nine years, the group reached 17,000 Barefoot Hikers without injury or fatalities (very rare in Hawaii). In 2016, Jeremy transitioned into the civilian world with hopes of continuing his hobby as more of a lifestyle. He set out to cover two of the National Scenic Trails, AT and the FNST. Follow along with the OG Hawaii 'Barefoot Hiker' as he attempts the AT!
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Cue Vanessa Carlton – 1000 Miles and Harper’s Ferry
Dear Diary, I may have gone a little mad from the Rollercoaster. Who thought that was a good idea? The black dot is a bear. I was FAR
NOBO or Bust? Barefoot Weighs His Options
With the days dwindling down this season and inclement weather looming over New England, has Barefoot Hiker thought enough about his options to finish this year?
Fourth of July in DC: A Sailor’s Memorial, Visiting Friends, and a Car Accident
Headed to D.C.Hey, everyone. @BarefootHiker here. As of this post, I am still at Mile 862. I will have rested for almost two weeks before
Waynesboro, So Fun It Had Me in Stitches (NSFW: Gore)
It has been a rough few days. I walked into Waynesboro at Mile 863 fatigued and ready for a break from the constant coating of rain and sweat, the
McAfee, Care Packages, Butts, and Zeroes
700 miles. I jumped the gun in assuming I'd be anywhere near the halfway point. Side quests, Trail Days and a strong desire to visit every trail town
Medical: Scabies Reported Along Southern Virginia AT
Pictured: Scabies on Upper Left Leg of Diagnosed Hiker Update (6/3/2017 19:40:00): More reports are coming in of similar bug sites and
Continuing After Trail Days
With the rains returned, the quiet of nature helps me adjust to the aftershock of Trail Days. The weekend was packed with amazing and wonderful
From Tides to Trail : Finding A New Community After Leaving the Military
Mile 460. As I reflect, I left my job in Hawaii over a year and a half ago. It was a hard transition to hang up my Navy uniform and pursue school.
No One Could Believe This Amazing Trail Magic
This weekend, Thru-Hikers encountered the Appalachian Pine Mixer at Overmountain Shelter, a trail magic event like no other!
Trail Update: Finding Towns Along the AT
Things I have loved about hiking into a resupply point and town.