Howdy 👋! I’m Steve, trail name Ninja 🥷 - a husband, Dad, Grandpa, Ultrarunner, Hiker, Fisherman and lover of the outdoors from Central VA! I’ll be thru-hiking the A.T., the Lord willin’, in ‘25! Come along with me on my journey as I prepare, set off and write about my 2198 mile walkabout! Keep smilin’!
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Steep As A Witches Hat
Steep As A Witches Hat The trail is beautiful but tough, and most times steep. She challenges you, but rewards you. If you take her for granted,
Homecoming
Homecoming The day I crossed the TN/VA border headed into Damascus was a joyous homecoming for me! April 23, day 37 of my hike! I had family
A Punch In The Mouth – Being Flexible
Weeks 4-6- Be Flexible Before I started my AT thru-hike, one of the most common pieces of advice I got was "be flexible - be willing to change
Trail names, trail tears and trail magic
First steps Trail names As I began my journey from Amicalola north, I was full of excitement, apprehension, anxiety, nerves…ALL the feels!
Mi Casa Es….. Mi Casa, aka Test Pitch
The One, left side view The One, front view The One, right side view T-minus 47 days to go-time! I’ve been internally debating the
My Why, Act II…..The Lighter Side
Why I want to hike the A.T. and random ramblings….. I love poison ivy. I love sneks (I really do). I like pooping in the woods. I like
My “Why” (the serious why)
I posted this several weeks ago to explain why I love running so much, but as I continue to prepare for my upcoming A.T. thru-hike, it
Planning and strategery…….
How much does a packet of instant oatmeal weigh? How about a chocolate protein bar? A dehydrated meal, repacked? How many calories in each? How







