
Greetings! I'm Tom Kaczmarek, a.k.a. Kazanobo (Kaz-a-NOBO...get it?). I'm a proud husband and dad, section-hiking my way to Katahdin before I turn 50. Thru-hike: Long Trail 2016 | Adirondack 46er #10276 | Section-hike: AT 2023 - ?
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Closing Out PA
Once the pain in your feet subsides, Pennsylvania isn't half bad. I snuck in a quick section over the summer solstice to reach NJ.
Rocksylvania: My Helene Contingency Plan
Author’s note: This post describes a section of trail completed in early October 2024. Translation: Use trusted sources for current trail updates
The Adventures of Destination Boy and Journey Girl
One of the greatest joys is sharing the trail with someone you love. I got to do just that in the southern Smokys.
Springer to Fontana
My first NOBO section didn't go exactly to plan. And that's OK.
Breaking Trail: Making Lemonade Out of My Midlife Crisis
Not all midlife crises involve sports cars and skydiving. For me, I strapped on my boots and headed south.