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The compass only works if you stop spinning!
Sitting here on the plane to Albany, NY. Planning to somehow get to Dalton, MA to get back on trail. I've spent little time on the east
My typical day
I'm SO good at camping! My typical day starts when I wake up between 4 and 5 to pee, and usually I stay up. I check my watch to see how well I
Quarter Way Complete!
Sitting here at The Merry Inn in Marion, Virginia, at 4:45 a.m., planning my first 20-mile day. Daunting doesn't quite cover it. I've got a lot to
Kuwohi to Hot Springs
Mile Marker 275 I realized how underfed I’ve been since the start. I’ve only consumed about 1,600–1,800 calories a day—not enough to
200 Miles & a well earned Zero
Zero Day Reflections – Gatlinburg I’m sitting in Gatlinburg on a well-earned zero, looking back on the last 100 miles. I’m getting stronger,
Couch Potato attempts the AT, makes it to mile 100!
Check-in from the Trail: Pain This is my first blog since I started the AT on March 2. I’m 20 days and 100 miles in. Here’s my backstory, where
My gear load out AT2026
GEAR ISSUE! I worked, and researched and bought more than I needed. Incorporated some of my favorite clothes into my daily
More Memories than Dreams
Lord Huron - Looking BackI’m Hoot, Hooty, Hooter. I'm a 50-year-old retired Air Force medic, a father to four incredible kids, and for the past
Cold weather bag check
My son and I decided to do a sleeping bag temp check in 18 degree overnight temps. He had my 10 degree bag & I used my 25 degree bag with a
AT Gear Check mid Nov
I've "completed" kit #1. Right at 23 lbs with no food / water. Looking to shed a little weight through reduction. Kit #2 will be