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Appalachian Trail Mission Complete
I did it! My hike is complete! On Aug. 13, 153 days after setting out from Amicalola Falls, I reached the iconic sign on Mount Katahdin. As I
Maine: It’s Not All Rain and Pain After All
The first week hiking in Maine was wet and confusing. Wet because the rain that started on my last day in New Hampshire continued for seven days
Rain, Pain, and Maine, the Final State!
I'm writing this from the Pine Ellis Hostel in Andover ME. Yes, that’s right, I’m in Maine. The miles, days, and states have flown by since I last
Loss, Grief, and the Healing Power of the AT
A Post a Long Time Coming This isn’t a typical update. I’ve waited a long time to write this post because I wanted to be sure. A few days ago I
The Hike Continues; A “Real World” Pause
I took three zeroes in Harpers Ferry to spend some time with my mom and aunt. They arrived from Minnesota by Amtrak, only 29 hours late, with an
Reaching the AT Spiritual Halfway Point
Daleville to Harpers FerryMay 6 to May 24, days 54 to 72I’ve carried more baggage than my gear on this trek. Previously I detailed how I’ve
Walking with Grief on the AT
Dealing with grief on the Appalachian Trail
Perseverance, Community Overcome Trail Adversity
Hot Springs, N.C., to Damascus Va. April 8 to 19, days 26 to 37Somehow it’s already day 37 of this journey and 12 days have passed since I’ve
Bears, Mice, Bulldogs, and Magic. Only on the AT
Standing Bear to Hot Springs April 4 to April 7, Days 22-25 We hiked a short 9.7 miles from Crosby Knob Shelter to Standing Bear Hostel, just north
The Great Smoky Mountains Live Up to Their Name
The Great Smoky Mountains were great indeed