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Sam Getchell

You'll find me wandering the woods, clearing trails, and walking long distances. I hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2015, a 900 mile Section of the PCT in 2017, and I will be attempting a thru hike of the Arizona Trail this Spring, 2022. Hailing from New Hampshire, living in Oregon, the mountains have always been my home.

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Trading in Workin’ Boots for Walkin’ Shoes, AZT 2022

Trading in Workin’ Boots for Walkin’ Shoes, AZT 2022

Northbound on the Arizona Trail, Spring 2022.

Jan 20, 2022 : Sam Getchell
The High Sierra: An Authentic Experience

The High Sierra: An Authentic Experience

Mather Pass Pushing Through it All I can't wait to be up in the Sierra, where the water runs and shade is a plenty, I thought to myself as I

Jun 15, 2017 : Sam Getchell
Campo – Big Bear: 270 miles on the PCT

Campo – Big Bear: 270 miles on the PCT

Smiles over miles, unless miles bring you smiles. Campo to Big Bear, 270 miles.

Apr 23, 2017 : Sam Getchell
Life of the Trail Crew: A summer in the Idaho Wilderness

Life of the Trail Crew: A summer in the Idaho Wilderness

Trail maintainers repair trails, and brings happiness to users and those maintaining them; such is the life of the trail crew.

Apr 2, 2017 : Sam Getchell
Feet! Between you and the Ground

Feet! Between you and the Ground

Thank your feet for putting up with miles of walking through mud, rain, rocks and roots.

Mar 27, 2017 : Sam Getchell
Go West Young Man: An Introduction

Go West Young Man: An Introduction

Trail ethos and the Pacific Crest Trail 2017, my life as a hiker.

Mar 25, 2017 : Sam Getchell