Jesse Smith

"I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived" -Thoreau, AT 2015, PCT 2016

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Two weeks on the trail (207.3 Miles)

Two weeks on the trail (207.3 Miles)

After a little over two weeks on the trail I have stopped in Gatlinburg,  TN for a much needed rest day.  The backpacking trio of Stink Jacket,

Apr 23, 2015 : Jesse Smith
Trail Life (137.3 Miles)

Trail Life (137.3 Miles)

As I am again in a hostel escaping the rain I figured this would be a good opportunity to detail a typical day for myself on the AT. 7-8

Apr 18, 2015 : Jesse Smith
3 Days of Rain Equals a Stay at Ron Haven’s Budget Inn

3 Days of Rain Equals a Stay at Ron Haven’s Budget Inn

Ron Haven, local trail angel from Franklin,  NC runs a free shuttle for hikers from the trail to his fine lodging establishments, and its an

Apr 15, 2015 : Jesse Smith
The Journey Begins!

The Journey Begins!

This update comes from an Ingles supermarket in Hiawassee, GA.  Today I'm taking a much needed nero day (only 3 miles hiking) to relax at the Top of

Apr 12, 2015 : Jesse Smith
Journey to the trail

Journey to the trail

As I write this post I am sitting in a hotel in Ellijay, GA enjoying modern conveniences for one last night. Tomorrow morning I'll head for Amicalola

Apr 6, 2015 : Jesse Smith
Last minute Gear List

Last minute Gear List

With less than 48 hours until I hit the trail my gear is finally coming together.  I'm most likely missing a crucial piece of gear that will save my

Apr 4, 2015 : Jesse Smith
Freaking out man!

Freaking out man!

Ahh so much to do and only 16 days until Springer... As a chronic procrastinator I require an impending deadline as motivation to get things done.

Mar 17, 2015 : Jesse Smith