Zachary Bodman

I'm a professional drummer and designer turned hiker trash thru-writer. I enjoy writing long-form, entertaining trip reports that give future hikers insight into trail conditions while also telling a compelling story that shows what short-form media doesn't. My wife and I are section hiking the Pinhoti Trail over long weekends and week-long breaks from work in preparation for our 2026 AT thru-hike. May your trails be soft on your feet, your hills not steep, and your water sources be clear.

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Getting to The Pinhoti Trail

Getting to The Pinhoti Trail

Planning to section hike a whole trail in one year comes with a lot of challenges that thru-hikers normally do not face. My partner and I make it the the Pinhoti Outdoor Center to spend a cold night before meeting a well-known trail angel that gives us some inpiring perspective before dropping us off at the souther terminus.

Mar 6, 2025 : Zachary Bodman
A Year Section Hiking the Pinhoti Trail

A Year Section Hiking the Pinhoti Trail

With a numb butt and a head full of dreams my partner and I set our sites on section hiking the Pinhoti Trail in 2025 to help prep us for our 2026 Appalachian Trail thru-hike.

Feb 21, 2025 : Zachary Bodman