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Zachary Gordon

Once restaurant professional, now REI sales expert, soon to be AT NOBO thru-hiker. Neurodivergent with ADHD, OCD and depression. Follow my blog as I share how I've flipped my life upside down to follow a 10 year dream. You can probably expect some laughs, raw emotion, and to learn a little about how a hiker with mental disabilities gets along the biggest challenge they've faced. Some bonus content possibilities: review of all Knorr's/Idahoan sides, "what does Hiker Trash smell like?", and how to not fret about gear while still also fretting about gear.

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Day 5: Happy Tears at Neel Gap

Day 5: Happy Tears at Neel Gap

Hey folks! It’s been a while since I’ve posted on the trek, so I wanted to update all of y’all. I’ve been on trail for five days as of writing

Apr 25, 2022 : Zachary Gordon
It’s Entirely Normal to Wear the Same Outfit for 6 Months, Mom, I Swear

It’s Entirely Normal to Wear the Same Outfit for 6 Months, Mom, I Swear

Okay, so this is the inevitable “gear-talk” post. I’ve been silent on The Trek as of lately, but of course, I had to make one of these, as it seems

Feb 20, 2022 : Zachary Gordon
How Pancakes Led to Planning a 2194 Mile Walk in the Woods

How Pancakes Led to Planning a 2194 Mile Walk in the Woods

The Realization It was a Sunday morning in September, I was flipping pancakes. My wife was upstairs, presumably dreaming about pancakes, and I

Dec 19, 2021 : Zachary Gordon