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8 Tips for Future AT Thru Hikers – Going Beyond Gear
It’s hard to believe that five months have passed since I finished the Appalachian Trail. I reached the summit of Mount Katahdin on September 27,
Appalachian Trail: Power of Nature, Humanity of It All, What Else I Would Rather Do
Why is everyone so worked up over the Smokies? Some hikers skipped the Great Smoky National Park all together and fast-forwarded to Hot Springs, NC
Appalachian Trail: Expectations vs Reality
Surreal—the full gravity of hiking from sunrise to sunset every day has not fully sunk in. My mind compartmentalized all the experiences into
Appalachian Trail: Am I Hiking Alone?
“You are on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the guy who’ll decide where to go.” -Dr. Seuss, Oh, The Places You'll Go The first
Emotional Rollercoaster 10 Days Prior to a Thru-Hike
Jitters. Anxiousness. Nerves. Excitement. Worry. Fear. My mind felt unsettled and scattered as I went through the remaining to-do lists on a
Every Adventure Starts with Faith
“Adventures don’t begin until you get into the forest. That first step is an act of faith.” -Mickey Hart, Grateful Dead Drummer Well… friends, I
Appalachian Trail Hygiene: Stink, Stank, Stunk
Hygiene. How in the world does one stay clean for six months living in the woods? That’s not a trick question. It’s a thought I’ve been pondering for
Resupply Boxes: To Ship or Not to Ship? I am Getting “Fs”
“To keep the body in good health is a duty…otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.” -Buddha Logistical
Appalachian Trail: Why Hike?
“The journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” ~Lao Tzu, Chinese philosopher Hiking the Appalachian Trail is equated to
Appalachian Trail Hiking Gear: To Splurge or Not to Splurge?
Good gear is an investment in injury prevention. My gear advice for my fellow hikers is quite simple, it starts and ends with: purchase