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Day Six: Ups, Downs and Crazy Quail
The crazy quail up here didn't help the steep climbs but also didn't detract from wonderful views and a great experience. Check it out!
Day Five: 13 Miles to Macaroni
Breakfast today was a Clif bar again but I took time to make coffee - YUM! There was also an abundance of water between Low Gap and Unicoi Gap so I
Day Four: “Rick”, Ravens Cliffs and Hiking partners
The shower and nights sleep in the Hostel was refreshing! I think it was a little easier to face the soreness and strenuous hiking, today. The
Day three: A most pure trail magic
Although it rained again last night it wasn't raining when I got up: happy camper. The worst of the damage was the mud that caked onto my tent
Day Two: Creek to Creek
A Full breakfast at camp hasn't been setting well so today I just settled on a Clif Bar and set out. A couple miles ahead I crossed Justus creek and
Day One: Rain and Rattlesnakes
I spent the night on Springer Mountain and while driving up there I managed to see a ton of wildlife: a ground hog, a hawk (chillin' 10ft from me at
Efficient and Capable: My Gear List
My gear list was built to be efficient, but capable and after two years in the making - it better be! Check it out and see if my gear updates can inform your future gear choices.
Food planning for the A.T.
Going on the longest backpacking trip of my life meant getting serious about a food plan. Check out my 7 day backpacking food plan complete with total daily calories and calories-per-ounce
The Appalachians are NOT Flat
Florida is FLAT! Learn how i get ready for the elevation change on the Appalachian Trail without a single hill to climb.