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Monson Provides, and a Shakedown Eases the Load
While I loved the beginning and the 100 miles of wilderness, it was nice to finally reach a town. Monson is the first town you come across for us SOBOs,...
Bittersweet Endings
Waking up in the soft morning light, air thick with the scent of the pines, on a giant island in the sky. A feeling, a momentary state of being, too...
My 300-Mile Tested Gear List
Ole Man from the AT lodge told us that we'll learn everything we need to know for our thru-hike while in the 100-Mile Wilderness. I'm 300 miles into my thru-hike in...
Why the Heck Am I Doing This?
I heard about this walking thing in March... One month earlier I had it all figured out. I was gymming every day, pushing and sitting up every night. I probably...
Southbounding the PCT, Part 5: The Last Words
It's officially SOBO season. The Hart's Pass Snotel plot hit zero last week, the clarion call to those striking out on the path to Mexico. With no time to spare...
Dress Rehearsal Was Wet, but Didn’t Dampen My Spirits
Nineteen days until go time! I have been doing day hikes like crazy, so physically, I'm in great shape! I have 90 percent of my gear purchased and laying on...
Southbounding the PCT, Part 4: Resupply, Towns, and Trail Angels
It's no secret that the majority of long-distance hikers on the PCT choose a northbound itinerary. Many services along the trail tailor their schedules to best serve the bubble, which...
How I’m Prepping for the Appalachian Trail
In T-minus one month (30 days) I will be embarking on my thru-hike! I get antsy whenever I see new blog posts and Instagrams from people already on the trail....
The Rocky Start on the Trail From Katahdin
I can see why Katahdin is one of the hardest parts of the AT. The almost constant uphill, rain, and having to crawl on my hands and knees through rocks...
The Stunning and Harsh Wilderness of Central Arizona
Exhausted from the previous night, I woke up a bit late. Steel had already left. For a change, the sky was overcast and cool with just a hint of some...
