My name is Trevor but more importantly, my trail name is Sweet Monkey!I am a US Navy Veteran and Licensed Massage Therapist, and I currently work as the principal massage therapist for the Veterans Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.I completed a Southbound Appalachian Trail thru-hike in 2017 and will be attempting a southbound end-to-end of the Vermont Long Trail from July-August of 2019 and looking toward PCT and CDT in 2020!
Posts
Over the Hump!
We conquer the last of the difficult terrain, summit mountains in thunderstorms, and enjoy a cabin in the woods by ourselves!
Crushing Mount Mansfield and Bolton
Beginning the final stretch of difficult mountains on the Long Trail, we crush Mansfield and suffer some injuries.
Sweet Monkey on the LT: VT15 to Sterling Pond via Whitetop Mountain
Sweet Monkey and Michele begin the day with a seven mile climb up Whiteface but after fourteen miles are back in town eating burgers!
Sweet Monkey on the Long Trail: Journey’s End to Route 15
First five days of adventure from Canada headed SOBO toward Massachusetts!
Sweet Monkey Heads Back to Vermont!
With a car full of snacks, a month off work, and entirely too little physical preparation Michele and I head East toward Vermont to start the long trail.
Outdoor Therapy: Navy Veteran Turns to Hiking
US Navy disabled veteran turns to hiking as a method of overcoming depression, PTSD, and other mental health difficulties.