Flip-Flop
My (Planned) AT Journey
As a new blogger, I thought it would be helpful to introduce myself and answer those two big questions: why I am undertaking an AT backpacking trip, and why have...
Maine in November – Beautiful and Challenging
I got what I wanted, and then some! Well, I did it - I retired on the last day of October and traveled back North to Maine to hike SoBo....
Week 15 Update – AT Flip-Flop
We Are Not Going To Make It This song jumped out to me about a week ago. And, for lots of reasons, I think it’s the right one to go...
Reflections and Post-AT Potpourri
It has been over a month since I finished my LASH of the AT from Harpers Ferry through Katahdin, and I thought I would reflect on my experience on the...
I’m Off the Appalachian Trail
First things First Hurricane Helene has brought widespread destruction and suffering to so many people in the Southeast. Individuals' lives and their communities had been devastated in ways
Will 2025 be the year of the flip-flop on the Appalachian Trail?
On September 27, 2024, the Appalachian Trail changed forever. Severe flooding from Hurricane Helene decimated the beloved trail towns in southern Appalachia. Roads crumbled, bridges were washed away,
AT Halfway Gear Review
What's Working, What's Not, and What's Changed This past week I passed the halfway point on the Appalachian Trail! This sounds like a good time, and hopefully something that might...
See Ya Later Pennsylvania
Rock N’ Roll High School There were many, many choices for this one, obviously! Here's some of the possible intro songs that jumped out from my musical mind. Long Live...
Trials and Tribulations
Before I start this blog post I want to say that my heart goes out to all those who have been affected by Helene including loss and damage of property...
Week 14 Update – AT Flip-Flop
Moving Right Along Wow - The Muppet Movie, from which the intro song comes from, came out in 1979! That’s a long while ago. And, I think it is the...