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Surviving a Tornado on the Appalachian Trail
Tornado safety wasn't part of my Appalachian Trail preparation, but maybe it should have been. Teamwork and quick thinking got me through this harrowing ordeal alive and unscathed.
New Jersey, New Trail, New Name: AT Flip Flop Days 34-39
New Jersey is cool?! The trail was totally different in Jersey with new trees, animals, views, and lakes. Read why this is my favorite section so far.
Time Off in DWG and First Month Reflections: AT Flip Flop Days 32-33
I take a long rest at the end of Pennsylvania and reflect on the first month on trail.
Pennsylvania Pays Out in the End: AT Flip Flop Days 27-31
The last stretch of Pennsylvania was still challenging, but we had some well-earned good times to make it all worthwhile.
Expected and Unexpected Challenges in Eastern Pennsylvania: AT Flip Flop Days 19-26
Pennsylvania rears its ugly head and throws me some expected challenges, and some I hadn't expected.
Crossing Cumberland Valley in Central PA: AT Flip Flop Days 15-18
I hike two of my biggest days yet to get across Cumberland Valley and then take it easy in Duncannon, PA.
Finding People in Southern PA: AT Flip Flop Days 11-14
After hiking alone through Maryland, I start to meet and make friends with several other hikers as I enter the Keystone State.
Take Me Home Country Roads, West Virginia and Maryland: AT Flip Flop Days 5-10
I finish the two shortest states on trail and spend a zero day in my old stomping grounds in Baltimore.
Humble Beginnings in Northern Virginia: AT Flip Flop Days 0-4
Read about my treacherous journey getting to trail, slack packing the first two days with my dad, and tackling the Virginia rollercoaster right away.
Trading My Cane for Trekking Poles: Overcoming Back Pain to Hike the AT
In late 2021, I couldn't walk without the help of a cane. Now two and half years later I am embarking on the Appalachian Trail with the intent to thru hike all 2,197.4 miles. Read about my journey through back pain, treatment, and recovery, as well as what I'm doing differently to maximize my chances for a successful hike.