Mike Hanold

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!

Posts

Splintered

Splintered

Thoughts and ruminations from...home (ugh) Shin Splints According to Urban Dictionary, shin splints are described thus: "A pain below your knee

Jun 16, 2022 : Mike Hanold
Everywhere I Go it Rains on Me

Everywhere I Go it Rains on Me

Thoughts and ruminations from Angels Rest Hiker Haven in Pearisburg, VA Moist In real life, rain isn’t such a big deal. You stay inside, you

May 28, 2022 : Mike Hanold
Dazed and Graysed

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

May 20, 2022 : Mike Hanold
On the Road to Damascus

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

May 11, 2022 : Mike Hanold
Smoky and the Hanold

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

Apr 30, 2022 : Mike Hanold
Keepin’ It 100 (Miles)

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

Apr 14, 2022 : Mike Hanold
Imposter Syndrome, Begone! Days 1-5

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

Apr 9, 2022 : Mike Hanold
Pre-Trail Injuries Are a Pain, Literally

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

Mar 16, 2022 : Mike Hanold