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Reflections After 50 Days on the AT
As I sit here on the very comfortable front porch of Lady Di’s hostel in Damascus watching her chickens roam about the yard, I have to think back
Goodbye, Erwin!
After three zeros resting my knee in Erwin, I was ready to test the waters. I will miss the Steel Rails Coffee House, but it was time to get back
Zeros
Returning to the AT after my break was incredible. While the change in elevation and rock scrambling proved to be difficult at times, it felt great
Back in Saddle
Please cue only the Aerosmith version! While it only been eight days, it’s been a long eight days since I left the trail at Fontana Dam. After
Rest
Rest. As a running coach, I always preach to the young athletes the importance of rest. In fact, I say, rest is almost always as important as your
Hike Your Own Hike
Hike Your Own Hike. These are words that I’ve heard even previous to the start of my AT hike. I didn’t realize their true meaning until I’d
Trail Community
I wanted to take a few minutes while I was stuck inside of The Grove Hostel due to some weather to recognize some of the great trail experiences from
More Gear – Clothing Considerations
More information on necessary gear versus the eternal struggle with pack weight! I have a closet full of coats, windbreakers, and all sorts of
Pack Weight and More Trial and Error
I am currently enjoying night 14 of my Appalachian Trail hike in the lovely town of Franklin, North Carolina. Rather than tell you the day-to-day
Finding our Temporary Hostel Home
At the Gooch Gap shelter, the decision was made to find a hostel for the next night’s stay. Our gear was absolutely saturated from the previous