Just another young man attempting an extended walk. I've been captivated by nature since my early childhood, and this fascination has blossomed into interesting experiences over the years and various adventures. Fresh out of college, I'll be striving for a Calendar Year Triple Crown starting NOBO on the Appalachian Trail in early February!
Posts
The Process of Postponing a Dream
Unless you've been living under a rock or have the hiking style of Grandma Gatewood, you've no doubt noticed that many hikers are lamenting having to
Trail Update
Having not posted in a while, here’s a chance for you to be filled in!!!
How to Survive the Snowy Smokies
The Situation Should you be one of the lucky ones to afford a night at the Fontana Dam Shelter, you'll be faced with a dire decision the next
Lessons from Miles 0-100
Don't Jump the Gun Well folks, here we are! The calendar year Triple Crown is officially underway and of course there have been a few hiccups here
Update from the Trail (Almost)
Let the countdown begin!It has been a fair bit since I’ve given any update into what has happened in my life recently. We are slowly gaining
Controversial: Bulk Up or Slim Down?
Introducing the new “Controversial:” series. Occasionally, I’ll be exploring different questions that have plagued thru-hikers for quite some time.
Unexpected: Ten Problems for Thru-Hikers
Deromanticizing thru-hiking and offering ten solutions to often-overlooked problems.
Upcoming Calendar Year Triple Crown
The perfect storm for a Calendar Year Triple Crown attempt starts like this...