Hiker Intro
Beards, Teaching, and Hiking the AT
“For anybody that grows a beard or has hair on their face, I welcome you to the beard game. We’re all family. I encourage that. I encourage beards.” -Rick Ross...
Aquaman to Take on the Appalachian Trail
Hello everyone, My name is Rick Stafford, but my friends call me Aquaman. My journey on the Appalachian Trail is scheduled to begin on March 6, 2020. This will be...
Hiker Intro
Why start a blog? I’ve been trying to put my finger on what has inspired me to start a blog, but I’ve come to the conclusion that the reasons are...
You’re Doing What? Why?
Planning a thru-hike? Then you’re familiar with this question: You’re doing what? Why? Yes. I’m choosing to hike 2192 miles, and it’s a great idea! See why:
How Did I Get Here? (Two Weeks Until My Thru-Hike)
I'm currently staring at a stack of resupply boxes full of food for the next 70-80 days. How did I get here? What is possessing me to do this? First...
Day 4 – Day 6: Bees, Pee Rags, and Cowboy Camping
Understating what elevation really means. How my body and my emotions reacted! And how Wee Vill SAVED MY LIFE!
Training for the PCT: Balmex, Butt Wipes, and Snot Rockets
With the hike quickly approaching my training seems to have paid off. Ready to tackle some miles after testing my gear and taking my first shit in the wilderness.
My Rise from the Concrete Jungle to the PCT
After living 4 years in the Concrete Jungle I'm walking the PCT for me to become me again. The person I lost I may never find again, but that's ok....
Beginning the PCT: Questions and Answers
Who am I? Why am I hiking? Where will I poop?
Why I Don’t Know Why I’m Hiking the AT
Some people have a good reason for hiking the AT. I don’t. And that’s alright with me.