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Lyme, Trails ‘n Tails and the Great Beyond
"Life is not a matter of holding good cards,but sometimes playing a poor hand as well." - Jack London Since the end of May my days have ranged
Lyme Disease is Ticking Me Off
On May 31st I sat in an Emergency Room staring at a doctor as she told me I had Lyme Disease. "Shit," I thought, "Shit, shit shit. Now what? " I'll
The Good, The Bad & The Hungry: Volume 1
It has been a long while since I have posted anything. This is due to various reasons. First and foremost, there's the procrastination that has
41 Days In: Gear Changes & Facts Thus Far
It is now day 41. We did about 50 miles in three days, and have rewarded ourselves with one night at the Super 8 in Erwin, TN. It is reflection
North Carolina and Beyond
It is now Day 36. I sit on a porch in Hot Springs, North Carolina, enjoying the heat from the sun and a full belly. Now. Where did I last leave
When A Zero Turns Into a Noro
It is now day 24 of my hike, and I've only posted one blog. This is in part due to my natural tendancy towards procrastination, and my lack of
From the Suburbs of Illinois to the Mountains of Georgia
Nearing the end of day eight. I lie with my right leg on a pillow, ice compressed onto my knee. Today can be chalked up to a lower end nearo and a
Dehydrate Your Sriracha Addiction
Let's talk about dehydrating Sriracha. I am addicted to all things spicy and tasty. That is to say, damn it I love me some good eats, especially
Suiting Up, Packing Down: A Gear List
The beginning of March is nearing. Let the countdown begin. I have just under two weeks before starting my thru-hike. Goddamn. This whole time
Dirty, Broke, Beautiful and Free
I found myself sitting in a bathtub, sipping on whiskey; it was June 2014. That is when I decided to start this journey. That is when I decided I