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AT Mile 750: “What Am I Capable Of?” High Highs and Low Lows in Maine
On Tuesday, I hit the AT at the road crossing of Maine highway 27 for my first southbound miles of the entire journey. My heart was full of
Virginia Today, Maine Tomorrow: The Flip Flop
Last week we hiked through the Grayson Highlands, then spent Memorial Day Weekend car camping there with our friends who live in Washington, DC. On
AT Mile 470 – Hardcore Damascus
On Thursday we arrived in Damascus, VA, for Trail Days. Hiking in felt like a strange pilgrimage to Mecca. Section hikers flock to get a few days of
AT Mile 395: Suffering Is Inevitable
This week I’ve been listening to a book called The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson, and it’s appropriate hiking literature. Manson’s
AT Mile 275: Great Smoky Mountain Adventures
After hiking through Great Smoky Mountains National Park, I finally understand why they call it Great. The Smokies are a force of nature. Fontana
AT Mile 165: Accomplishments and a Weekend at Home
It’s been exactly three weeks since I started my thru-hike, and I still wake up every day feelinglike the luckiest human on the planet. Though I’m
The Unicorn Who Hiked Through Georgia
Well, it’s officially been a week on the Appalachian Trail, and it’s been eventful to say the least. I already earned my trail name,
Final Reflections Before the Appalachian Trail
The time has come, and today is the day. My parents and best friend camped at Amicalola with Isaac and me last night, so as I write this I'm about to
Resupply, Food, and Final Gear Changes
One month to go, and it's getting down to the little details. So far, the most common questions I get from people about my thru-hike pertain to food.
Flip-Flopping and the Great Bear Bag Debate
Y'all, I leave for Springer Mountain in less than two months. I can hardly wrap my head around it. But I'll pretend I'm prepared and address a few of