Josh Lichti

Hey Folks! My name is Josh Lichti. You can find me on the trail as "Clawhammer". I am a 30 year old Ontario born tree planter who currently lives in Vancouver. I have a weird, rare condition where I can't stop playing my banjo! In early June of 2016 I will begin the SOBO journey of the Appalachian trail.

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AT Recap Of 2016: What Went Wrong? What Went Right? What’s Next?

AT Recap Of 2016: What Went Wrong? What Went Right? What’s Next?

Finally Some Closure!It's been five months since I left the Appalachian Trail. I am finally getting my shit together to write a final blog about

Mar 13, 2017 : Josh Lichti
Live Music On The AT. It’s Worth The Weight

Live Music On The AT. It’s Worth The Weight

While so many thru-hikers are obsessing over minimalist strategies to lighten their loads, others are saying "fuck it, I'm bringing my guitar!" This

Aug 25, 2016 : Josh Lichti
Gorham to Rutland: The Whites, A Guest Hiker, and a change of scenery.

Gorham to Rutland: The Whites, A Guest Hiker, and a change of scenery.

Well its been nearly two months now since I stepped foot on this long ass trail. It's day 59 to be exact. I'm 506 miles in. Almost 1/4 done the

Jul 28, 2016 : Josh Lichti
Monson To Gorham: Banjo Tunes, Rock Scrambling and Lean-To Liquor Parties

Monson To Gorham: Banjo Tunes, Rock Scrambling and Lean-To Liquor Parties

       Well the title says most of it. Oh yeah, there is some hiking and nice scenery in there too of course. Since my last update I have walked 183

Jun 29, 2016 : Josh Lichti
Well That Just Happened! – First Thoughts After the 100 Mile Wilderness

Well That Just Happened! – First Thoughts After the 100 Mile Wilderness

It's day 11 of this journey. I am at Shaw's Hiking Hostel on my second day of zero miles. I'm Staying a third night. Fuck it right? Who's rushin? I

Jun 10, 2016 : Josh Lichti
“Well This Is It” – Last Thoughts Before The 100 Mile Wilderness

“Well This Is It” – Last Thoughts Before The 100 Mile Wilderness

Well This is it. It's always a nervous feeling leaving that last point of civilization before going into the bush. There is no turning back now. No

Jun 9, 2016 : Josh Lichti
Southbound Thru-hike With Banjo On The Appalachian Trail.

Southbound Thru-hike With Banjo On The Appalachian Trail.

The Big Announcement That's right folks! This first blog post signifies my big, official, commitment. In late May of 2016, I'm leaving my home on

Dec 20, 2015 : Josh Lichti