Kristopher McDill

Sup y’all!! My name is Kristopher McDill. I am a 36-year-old geography/history teacher. I, along with my wife Kaci, will be attempting a SOBO thru-hike of the AT in 2020. Experiencing the outdoors and helping to educate others are my passions. Follow me and get lost in my adventurous pursuit of life, laughter, and positive vibes.

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Backpacking Ouachita National Forest; Arkansas’s Eagle Rock Loop

Backpacking Ouachita National Forest; Arkansas’s Eagle Rock Loop

“Come to the woods, for here is rest.” ― John Muir A few weeks back Kaci and I celebrated our 10th anniversary. We decided we would spend

Nov 18, 2019 : Kristopher McDill
Hiking Mount Si; Seattle’s Most Popular Day Hike

Hiking Mount Si; Seattle’s Most Popular Day Hike

“Mountains are not stadiums where I satisfy my ambition to achieve, they are the cathedrals where I practice my religion.”

Nov 1, 2019 : Kristopher McDill
Hiking Arkansas; A Shakedown on the Buffalo River Trail

Hiking Arkansas; A Shakedown on the Buffalo River Trail

Which state has the most pirates? Arrrrrrrkansas. Located north of the Ozark National Forest in Arkansas is the Buffalo River. Along a 40 mile

Oct 21, 2019 : Kristopher McDill
The Road Less Traveled; Three Reasons to Go SOBO

The Road Less Traveled; Three Reasons to Go SOBO

“The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.” -John Muir Choosing a SOBO for the AT hike was the easiest way for us to

Oct 16, 2019 : Kristopher McDill
That Bearded Hiker Meets the Appalachian Trail

That Bearded Hiker Meets the Appalachian Trail

Yep, that's right. We are leaving our jobs to hike the Appalachian Trail. What? Yeah, we are crazy. Where do we go to the bathroom? Same place as the

Oct 16, 2019 : Kristopher McDill
Beards, Teaching, and Hiking the AT

Beards, Teaching, and Hiking the AT

“For anybody that grows a beard or has hair on their face, I welcome you to the beard game. We’re all family. I encourage that. I encourage beards.”

Oct 16, 2019 : Kristopher McDill