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Gotta Let The Dawgs Breathe: Why I’m Thru-Hiking in Sandals
“So what do you think the moment where you realize ‘Oh **** I’m in this now’ will be?” Asked my dad a few weeks before I left for Georgia. I figured
The Dreaded Bear Hang
With over a month logged on the AT I’ve began to notice the various groups you’ll see on Trail: you have your ultra lighters, athletes, vagabonds,
One Month and 470 Miles Down
One Month In Yesterday was officially one month of being on trail, the initial stress of adjustment as faded as I’ve become familiar with
Hiking the Smokies Pt. 2
The following morning in Gatlinburg Salt Daddy and I got up, grabbed our packs and headed into town for breakfast before catching the shuttle back
Hiking the Smokies Pt. 1
“We’re just going to have to put our heads down and get to the next shelter before the rain hits” Some enter the Appalachian Trail with an idea of
“Welcome to Boot Camp”: First 10 Days on Trail
“You’re in boot camp from now until mile 600” said my shuttle driver, Grace, as I was on my way to the grocery store in Hiawassee, GA for my first
Reflections Before The Trail
3 Days Out This past week has been a whirlwind between leaving my job, moving back to my parent’s place for a few days, and saying my goodbyes to
Putting My Life in a Backpack: Gearing Up for the AT
From 2016-17 truTV hosted a mockumentary series titled Jon Glaser Loves Gear- featuring comedian and Parks and Rec supporting actor, Jon Glaser as he
Hiker Intro: Choosing My Own Adventure
Hey! My name is Mark, I’ll be blogging my Appalachian Trail thru-hike for The Trek this season. A little bit about me- I grew up in central Maine