Teacher, freedive/ SCUBA instructor, ultra runner, vegan, and a man of leisure. Trying to Speak for the Trees and enjoy life. Been living in Asia and the ME the last 15 years and back for who knows how long, see where the world takes me.
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Dirt Nap’s Journey: Days 15-21 on the AT
Had some cold, hail, wind, and rain this last week but overall it has been great. I'm at 346 miles 554 kilometers. Legs are strong and lungs even
Dirt Nap’s Journey: Days 8-14 on the AT
Dirt Nap’s Continuation: From Highs to Lows on the Appalachian Trail Gratitude to all along the way that have been kind and helpful from trail magic
Dirt Nap’s Journey: Days 1-7 on the AT
I will be trying to update each week on my march north to Maine in my Crocs, which I've been asked 37 times so far if I'm really doing it in them.
Gratitude in Every Step Everyday: Journey to The Appalachian Trail
Gratitude comes in many forms, and hiking the Appalachian Trail, a journey stretching over 2,000 miles through the eastern United States, invites a
Gaining 15 Pounds for the Appalachian Trail: A Vegan Journey
Why Gain Weight for the Appalachian Trail? As an avid Croc wearer, ultra-runner, and freediver, I've always been in tune with my body's needs and
Shakedown Hikes Explained: Your Key to a Successful Thru-Hike
As an experienced hiker and outdoor enthusiast (or one who thinks they are), I've come to understand the critical importance of conducting a
Why I Am Hiking the Appalachian Trail: Adventure, Solitude, Solace
There is no bad reason to hike to the Appalachian Trail, I believe. Everyone has their reasons and I think a lot of the time it is multiple reasons
30 Reasons Why Crocs Are The Perfect Hiking/ Trail Shoe
Views in the post are not solely mine and have been proven with thousands of miles/ kilometers of hiking, running, walking, and everything in
From Teaching in South Korea to Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail
"Who am I?" as you know is the famous quote and movie title from the 1998 Hong Kong action comedy film starring one of my favorites Jackie Chan (for