My name is Kyle (Nar Nar) O’Grady, and I like to walk around getting sweaty in the woods. I’m a Vermont Long Trail end-to-ender, I’m currently 60% done peak-bagging the Northeast 111, and I make a mean mozzarella stick. I’m going to thru-hike the AT in 2019, and spend most of my time until then working on my undergraduate in Computer Science and Digital Art at Clarkson University. So in addition to repeatedly climbing over steep hills, I can probably do your math homework.
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The Northville-Placid Trail: A 133-Mile Hidden Gem in the Adirondacks
When people think of the Adirondack Mountains in New York State, the first thing that usually comes to mind is the stunning beauty of the High Peaks
Gear Review: Sierra Designs Elite DriDown Hoody
The Sierra Designs Elite DriDown Hoody is an incredibly versatile jacket, that has successfully stood up to many different conditions and temperatures experienced on Northeast hiking trails.
East Coast Hiking: Weather and Clothing During The Warmer Seasons
Despite the warmer weather that comes with spring and summer, it is still essential to be prepared in order to enjoy a safe outing.
The Most Viable Types of Camp Shoes: Crocs, Flip Flops, and More
Few sensations are more liberating than removing a pair of boots at the end of a long hike. So what types of camp shoes work to air-out, and comfort your feet?
The Advantages of Trekking Poles 101
Are you getting the most out of yourself while backpacking? Trekking poles provide important advantages to hikers, regardless of age, physique, or joint strength.
A Stride in the Direction of Recovery
On the day after Christmas I was broken. Little did I know, however, that all I had to do was step outside and my inspiration would fall right into my hands.
The 3 Most Popular Styles of Hiking Deconstructed
Some people hike for months on end, some people track the peaks they've summited, and some just look for a nice picnic spot. Here are the 3 most popular styles of hiking.
5 of the Craziest Things Ultralighters Do To Save Weight
Is only bringing one pair of underwear really worth saving those 2.5 ounces? Here are five of the craziest things ultralighter backpackers do to save weight.
Paranoia on the Northville Placid Trail; The Dannemora Escape
While most learned of the Dannemora escape from their homes, I got the news while hiking through the exact same wilderness the killers were now loose in.
From the Ground to the Trees: Transitioning From a Tent to a Hammock
The tent is going into the closet, and you're purchasing a new hammock! However, transitioning from a tent to a hammock may not be so straightforward.