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Mysteries and some Firsts
The 9.1 mile hike into Duncannon was interesting. We started hiking from our drop off on Route 850 knowing that there was one large climb and one large descent for...
The Great Pinhoti Regatta (ECT Day 75)
The exception to my cruisyness was a pause late afternoon for the First Annual Pinhoti Regatta. What's this about, you ask? Well, most of you don't know it, but my...
Day 5 – Sleeping in and a Magical Creek
After yesterday where I didn't sleep enough, eat enough, and was generally pushing myself too hard for no reason, I slept from around 8pm to about 9am!!! Besides waking up...
Hiking, Biking, and Norovirus
When I set off on the AT in my early twenties, I was young and spry. I had the energy to chase after crazy physical feats without worry of injury...
Beans, Butt Scoots, and Ballparks – My Unique Trail Prep
As I go careening toward my AT flip-flop departure date, I'm heeding the advice to prepare physically and mentally for the adventures ahead of me. These last two weeks, that...
Wiping Out Onto Rocks on the AT
This morning we were up around 4:30am and I made a mocha. Then got packed up and set out pretty early. We knew Iceman was set up at the next...
South Korean Rain: A Hiker Intro
The rain is a constant tap tap tapping drizzle and I am huddled on the bottom level of Plumorchard Gap Shelter, savoring and talking about overpriced cheese bought in a...
Completing 2000+ Miles on the Calendar Year Triple Crown
This morning I woke up a little after 6am. I was so dang comfortable I could have stayed all day. It’s always a tempting thought. But I got packed up...
I’m Hiking the Pinhoti!!
When Sparks called me in September, I was wallowing on a couch in my parents’ basement nursing my left ankle and missing the Appalachian Trail something fierce.
Vibe Check – One Week Until the AT
Lessons learned from the CT, logistical plans, and overall vibes heading into the Appalachian Trail!