Posts
My Last Day On The AT
Just like any other morning, I woke up at 3 am to go to the bathroom. I tossed and turned for a minute and when I fully awoke I realized that today
It’s Been a While
What a whirlwind. I'm over 1,600 miles into the trail now and I often need to pinch myself to make sure it's all real. The memories of the first
1,000-Mile Update
I've walked over 1000 miles now and it is hard to put into words. My feet are a size larger, my beard is covering my face, my drive to reach Maine is
What I Eat on the AT
I need to eat a lot of food out here. Sadly, it's not all the best food, but I need every bite I can get. I carry three to five days of food with me
Nothing in Return
I've been on the trail for just about a month now and let me say, the AT is hard. I need to break the beast of a trail up into smaller goals to wrap
Reflecting on Three Weeks of Walking
Three weeks ago today I left Springer. I think it's a good time to reflect on what's made the journey so special so far. The People Most of my big
Why I Carried a Heavy Rock Over Five Miles
Yes, I had a heavy rock in my backpack for over five miles the other day. I spent hours researching gear over the last year. I spent so much time
What Does My Day Look Like on the AT?
One of the things I love about backpacking is how every day has surprises. With that being said, there is a bit of a routine that I get into on
Why I Hike, and Why I’m Hiking the AT
Soon I will be on the Appalachian Trail. The moment I have been picturing in my head every day for three and a half years is finally a few days away.
What’s in My Pack as I Prepare to Head Out?
Alright! It is time for me to go over all of my gear. This is going to be a lengthy post because I put a good amount of thought into my gear for this