My name is Mike, aka Dipper, from Boston, MA and I’m heading my way northbound on the AT. Come see what’s on my mind grapes!
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Splintered
Thoughts and ruminations from...home (ugh) Shin Splints According to Urban Dictionary, shin splints are described thus: "A pain below your knee
Everywhere I Go it Rains on Me
Thoughts and ruminations from Angels Rest Hiker Haven in Pearisburg, VAMoist In real life, rain isn’t such a big deal. You stay inside, you
Dazed and Graysed
Thoughts and ruminations from the front porch of Long Neck Lair Alpaca Farm and Hiker Hostel (damned right they have alpacas here). Trail Daze The
On the Road to Damascus
Thoughts and ruminations from the front porch of Boots Off Hostel, high above Wataugas waters.Towns on Towns on Towns A quick lightning round
Smoky and the Hanold
Thoughts and ruminations from the brewery and hipster capital of the South - Asheville, NC.Yes, there it lies It’s been over two weeks, intrepid
Keepin’ It 100 (Miles)
Thoughts and ruminations from the Hilltop Inn in sunny, festive Franklin, NC (they have fantastic waffle cones here!) Wherefore art thou Dipper? I
Imposter Syndrome, Begone! Days 1-5
Thoughts and ruminations from the ever so comfortable couch at Around the Bend Hostel:Good Fences Make Good Tent Site Neighbors I made it up
Pre-Trail Injuries Are a Pain, Literally
Date: March 14, 2022 Location: Parents' pullout air mattress Suffice it to say I’m not where I want to be right now. I had everything planned and