Rob Jr.

I'm in my mid-thirties, coming off of 15 years as a professional do-gooder with various non-profit organizations. I just landed back in the US from Kenya a month before my thru-hike, and I'm really looking forward to acquainting myself with the states by foot. Here goes!

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Everything’s Intimidating Until It’s Done

Everything’s Intimidating Until It’s Done

If you are about to start hiking the AT and are beginning to second-guess your outdoor abilities, or generally feel like you are crazy for quitting

Feb 25, 2020 : Rob Jr.
The Thru-Hikers’ Dog and JOMO

The Thru-Hikers’ Dog and JOMO

FOMO - Fear of missing out. What we thought our dog would be feeling if we didn't bring her on our thru-hike. JOMO - Joy of missing out. What

Aug 20, 2019 : Rob Jr.
Pepperoni Juice EVERYWHERE, and Other Week One Fumbles

Pepperoni Juice EVERYWHERE, and Other Week One Fumbles

When we started our AT flip-flop last week both my wife and I were laser-focused on avoiding those newbie mistakes we had read all about. I'm talking

Jun 16, 2019 : Rob Jr.
From Kenya to Katahdin – Moving back to the US for a thru-hike of the AT

From Kenya to Katahdin – Moving back to the US for a thru-hike of the AT

Life update time, y'all. Last week my wife and I moved back to the US from Nairobi, Kenya. One month from today we will be starting out on a five to

May 11, 2019 : Rob Jr.