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Hiking with History: Shenandoah National Park
For many long-distance hikers, the value of Shenandoah National Park is usually measured in easy trail miles, beautiful views, plentiful black bears, and easily accessible waysides where they can
Hiking SOBO and Meeting the Crowd Head-On
“Why are you hiking the AT?” The question of all questions, am I right? There have been many different answers I’ve heard, but there have also been times when people...
Anticipation About the PCT While Eating Bagels
“If you come at four in the afternoon, I'll begin to be happy by three.” ― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, "The Little Prince" I begin my hike on the PCT at...
Embrace the Rain? Embrace the Suck? Nah, Take a Zero.
"Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did." - Newt Gingrich (yup, I’m quoting Newt Gingrich) I don’t really...
A Side Trip off Trail Along the James River
Some folks will depart the trail to see nearby places such as Washington, D.C., or New York City. After crossing the James River I turned east and didn’t stop until...
Remaining in the Present While Achieving My Goals
During my first week on the trail, my New Year's goals have presented themselves at some point each day while walking. At the beginning of the year, there were three...
In the End, My Hike Is My Own
My friends and I started at Springer Mountain, like most NOBO hikers this year. We stood around and chatted those first few nights, meeting each other, not knowing we would...
In the Midst of the Blues, the Path Becomes Clear
I'd heard a lot about the Virginia Blues. And I knew, heading into Virginia, that I might face them. But I was optimistic. I've talked a lot about the battles...
Still in Virginia, but the Miles Are Adding Up
It feels like I have been hiking in Virginia forever! Oh wait, I have. My last blog left off after the first week. Well, the next three weeks have been...
Hiking Through the Virginia Blues, and Awful Weather
Clearly, I’m not good at keeping up with blog posts. It just takes so much time, you know? We've started doing longer-mile days, so we get into camp later. And...