Section Hiking
Colorado Trail Segment 8: The Sheep
As Labor Day Weekend approached, my plan to hike another CT section loomed on my calendar. I struggled to muster the enthusiasm for yet another weekend backpacking trip. After all,...
I Said, “Never Again!” in Maine, but I Was Only Fooling Myself.
Two years ago, injuries and pain sent me home not so very far from a triumphant finish atop Katahdin, after three summers dedicated to the AT. But now, with a...
Things to Ponder as I Attempt a 1,000 Mile Hike Next Week
Thoughts as I set out to attempt a hike of just over 1,000 miles from Boiling Springs, PA to Mt. Katahdin, Maine.
PCT Shakedown: Goat Rocks Wilderness
Learnings from a PCT section hike shakedown in the Goat Rocks Wilderness
Five Healthy Snack Hacks while Thru-Hiking
As a LASHer, or long-ass section hiker, in the summer of 2019, I learned a few things that helped me stay healthy during my six-week adventure on the Appalachian Trail....
It’s the TRT (Tahoe Rim Trail) for Me
Last spring and summer, I section hiked 135 miles over some of the first 12 segments of the Colorado Trail. I hope to complete the remaining sections over time, as...
AZT Passage 31: Still Near Flagstaff and Having a Nice Time
The view from the base of Fisher Point. As you approach, you'll be able to see more of the scale and texture of the rock that makes up Walnut Canyon....
Six Things I Learned in Six Weeks on the Appalachian Trail
Experience as a LASHER As a Long-ass-section-hiker, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience of hiking from Bear Mountain, New York to Grafton Notch, Maine. Over a six week period, I traversed...
AZT Passage 32: The Long Way Around Flagstaff
Little Elden Mountain as seen from the south. The start of Passage 32 winds around the side of this small range. If, after finishing your travels past the San Francisco...
AZT Passage 33: A Surprisingly Scenic Trip Through Flagstaff
A sign along the Arizona Trail directing south-bound hikers to Passages 32 and 33. Passage 33, a resupply route, isn't included in the total trail mileage. Just above Schultz Pass...