Howdy All, I'm Rhys, thanks for stoppin' by. If you've made it this far it means you just read all the gibberish I've written above, and for that I'm sorry. I owe you a beer. I'm hiking the the Appalachian Trail because, short answer, I think there's more livin' to be squeezed out of life. Thanks for reading, if you have any questions or want to nerd out about gear, hiking, or shenanigans (I love shenanigans!) feel free to reach out via email or facebook. See you on the trail!
Posts
The First Thirty
After getting a tad lost on some back roads, my mom and I arrived at the Springer Mountain parking lot on a misty Sunday afternoon. After a hug and
The (Hammock) Gear Post
Gear lists; we can't get enough of them. How many times have I, or you, pored over the contents of other thru hiking badasses' gear lists? I've found
Happily Unemployed
I just left my job of ten (10!) years to hike the Appalachian Trail. It's really been the only job I've known as a proper adult, being hired right
Shaken Down and Laid Up
The cold rains are blowing into Philadelphia and the Christmas lights are popping up all over the neighborhoods. Old ladies and hipsters are walking
Signs from the Thru Hiking Gods
Hi All, I’m Rhys, nice to meet ya. Sorry it took me so long to get some words up here but I’ve been busy with a recent move, work, and all that