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
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.
Trials and Titillation: The Ups and Downs of Planning a Thru-Hike
Exploring the roller coaster of emotions you're bound to encounter when planning a long distance hike.