NoBo 2022 PCT Thru Hiker from Central Wisconsin. Also known as Sweatsuit on trail. I am an avid conservationist with a passion for bringing attention to and protecting public land. I also make custom hiking posters that can be found on my Etsy store: SweatsuitMaps
Posts
Journey of a Lifetime: Mile 1411-2653
Well, needless to say I have been absent from posting for quite some time again. While the typical excuse of “I was out enjoying my hike” rings true,
To Skip or Not to Skip: Mile 1287-1411
There are many, many tough choices one makes when thru hiking. What towns to stop in, how to resupply, when to zero, and when to push big miles.
High Level of Grrrrr: Mile 906-1287
Grrrr: an individuals ability or tolerance to adverse or unpleasant conditions. While the exact etiology of the term isn’t clear, most would
Long Time, No See: Mile 369-906
Well, there’s no way to sugar coat this, I have been quite aloof with posting my adventures on trail. Quite honestly I have been rolling with the
Turd in the Punchbowl: A Dose of Civilization on Trail, Mile 77-369
Wow, what a title, but more on that later. It’s been quite some time since I have updated you from the trail. My last post was from Julian and
Starting Off on the Left Foot: Mile 0-77
We did it folks, made it to trail. Well, not actually as I type this on my last day working my regular job. Fittingly, a slow day in the orthopedic
Backpack Tax Revision: The Error in My Ways
This is a follow up piece to a previous article I wrote about a supposed “Backpacking Tax.” To better understand my ramblings I would recommend you
Backpack Tax: Is it Time Hikers Pay Their Fair Share?
Is it time for the backpacking community to take a financial stance to support the lands we all enjoy? My answer is definitely maybe, but we will get to that later.
PCT Permits: A Conservationist’s Point of View
Exploring PCT permit allocations using the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation.
PCT Gear List: Enjoying the Classics
Practical gear for the long haul.