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Starting an Appalachian Trail NOBO Thru-Hike in February
Day hiking recently on Georgia's Blood Mountain, I spotted a SOBO (southbound) thru hiker. Not surprisingly, he didn't have much to say with the
Metropolitan Hiking (Part Two)
I married my wife (“Space Monkey”) on perhaps the rainiest day I've ever seen in New York City. One witness to our courthouse wedding reassured me
Metropolitan Hiking
Most folks do not live near wilderness areas. The economic dynamism of metropolitan cities and the logistics of millions upon millions and millions
Music Vs. Nature: What We Want to Hear & Why
As a species, humans tend to be visual. A researcher in Emory University's Ophthalmology Department put the matter to me recently this way: “The
Seven Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Guns and Bears
Weeks ago I had suggested to some hiker friends that I might write a blog weighing in on discussions from social media regarding the Scott Jurek
Tito’s Throne: Notes on the Mahoosuc Notch and Hiker Morale
This story begins down south along the Appalachian Trail somewhere in Virginia in the month of May. There I was enjoying my morning evacuation in a
The Art of Yogi: It’s Not Begging
Hanna-Barbera's iconic cartoon character Yogi Bear lends his name to the verb “to yogi,” which is not an exact synonym for begging. Like Yogi Bear,
The Heaviest Pack on the Appalachian Trail? A Tribute to Uhaul
So, who is Uhaul? Whenever I talk or write about pack weight, I can't help but think about Uhaul, a 2011 AT hiker. He was one of those hikers you
Pamola’s Wrath: Hiker Safety During Summer Storms
Summertime along the Appalachian Trail means frequent thunderstorms, an occasion to experience terrifying beauty, but especially, to engage in safe
Happy Independence Day: An Appalachian Trail History Lesson
The Appalachian Trail literally binds Old America together, passing through ten of the original thirteen states. Tennessee, Vermont, Maine and West