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Jackrabbit

Hiked the AT Nobo in 2025. Looking to go bigger and bolder Nobo on the CDT this summer. Big fan of eating Ramen in the woods. @jackrabbit_thruhikes

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Dirtbag Summer Season 2: The CDT

Dirtbag Summer Season 2: The CDT

The Chihuahuan Desert blew me away.  I wasn't sure what to expect in the opening miles of the CDT, but I anticipated dust, thorns, and

May 3, 2026 : Jackrabbit
Dusting Off My Trail Name

Dusting Off My Trail Name

I set foot on the Appalachian Trail a year ago on March 22, 2025; summiting Mt. Katahdin four months later.  The transition back to everyday

Mar 22, 2026 : Jackrabbit
Mt. Katahdin

Mt. Katahdin

One Tuesday, July 22nd, I summited Mt. Katahdin and completed the Appalachian Trail My day began no differently than any other. At 6:30, my alarm

Nov 16, 2025 : Jackrabbit
1,900 Miles Home to Maine

1,900 Miles Home to Maine

I watched from the plane window As the Appalachian mountains passed beneath me on the flight from Portland, ME to Atlanta, GA. In the span of

Oct 22, 2025 : Jackrabbit
The Whites: Free Pancakes, Freak Storms, and Lots of Rocks

The Whites: Free Pancakes, Freak Storms, and Lots of Rocks

Although this trail has been far from easy,  My physical discomfort has largely been in my own control. While rain, heat, and humidity can

Oct 12, 2025 : Jackrabbit
Preparing For The Whites

Preparing For The Whites

I finished my thru-hike of The Appalachian Trail July 22nd! Now that I have some down time I’ll be wrapping up my blog for The Trek.   I

Sep 25, 2025 : Jackrabbit
Small Talk in Vermont

Small Talk in Vermont

I finished my thru-hike of The Appalachian Trail July 22nd! Now that I have some down time, I’ll be wrapping up my blog for The Trek. When

Sep 13, 2025 : Jackrabbit
Massachusetts, thanks for trail magic!

Massachusetts, thanks for trail magic!

As I mentioned in my last blog, trail magic has been scarce, I haven’t encountered a big hiker feed since Shenandoah- well over a month ago. I

Jun 26, 2025 : Jackrabbit
Cruising on North

Cruising on North

Into the North I’m just under two-and-half months and a little bit more than two-thirds through the Trail. Not a whole lot has really changed since

Jun 6, 2025 : Jackrabbit
Trail Days: Experiencing The AT Community

Trail Days: Experiencing The AT Community

The past couple of weeks Have been relatively lonely as I’ve largely hiked past the bubble. Sure, there’ve  been other hikers I see relatively

May 25, 2025 : Jackrabbit