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Springer – Neel Gap Revisited
On 28 February 2014 my son and I were stood on Springer Mountain ready to start our Appalachian Trail thru-hike. On 4 August 2014 we summited
A Message to Those Who Walk in the Woods
After hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2014 I started to collect old AT guide books and maps. No reason, they were cheap and easily available. It
Gear Review: Icebreaker MerinoLOFT Helix Zip
Unfortunately, to me anyway, this winter has been especially mild. I like snow hiking more than any other form but the lack of snow days and
Thru-Hiking With Your Dog: 3 Important Considerations
Having served 22 years in the British Army as a canine trainer/instructor, I gained a lot of experienced in deploying to a variety of environments
Water on the Trail
When you take life to the raw basic essence of survival the priorities of your day change completely from those you experience in the “real” world.
A Year of Reflection
On the 4th August 2014 my son and I stood on the summit of Katahdin having set off from Georgia 5 ½ months before. Setting off on 28th February 2014
A Review of the Ventra Gear Mainframe
Having started my hike of the Appalachian Trail in 2014 with 55lb of pack weight, I decided to reduce all I could and make my adventure so much more
Gear Review: Timex Ironman One GPS+ Watch
The Timex One GPS watch is the company's most advanced multi-function watch, with its color touchscreen it certainly provides a level of usability
Hiking the Pennine Way – England
The Pennine Way is a 268 mile starting in the middle of England and heading north, along the Pennines, to just inside the Scottish border. On 17th
Why Are People Scared of Hikers?
As I stood in line at a store checkout in Lincoln, New Hampshire, I caught from the side of my eye a woman staring at me. I looked at her and she was