Section Hiking
The Formidable Florida Trail!
What an experience the Florida Trail is! If a backpacker begins at the southern terminus and heads north (NOBO), they are beginning at what is undoubtedly the most challenging part...
I bow to NorCal
NorCal: respect. The stretch from Seiad to Etna SOBO was rough for me. Maybe it was because I didn’t have my “trail legs” yet? Maybe it was because my foot...
My Stubbornness may be my Downfall
I was so grateful to get in and out of Seiad Valley before the fires started. I found the climb, SOBO, in the heat nonetheless, a bit grueling, but the...
The Great Southeastern Loop: Foothills Section
The Foothills Trail is one of the best trails I've ever hiked. This trail ranks high in comfort and quality. There is a nice bridge at nearly every water crossing,...
The journey to PCT SOBO completion…
…and the journey wasn’t a straight line. Allow me to share what the past 7 months have been like. In Dec of 2021, I “completed” the bulk of my PCT...
Sketchy Experience on Trail Leads Me To Re-Evaluate My Goals
The Anticipation After more than two years of looking forward to hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in its entirety, I started off "gung-ho" at Harts Pass, eager to reach the...
AT Day 9 – Departure
After 85 miles on the AT, we make our departure
AT Day 8 – Connections
Sometimes emotions get the best of me
AT Day 7 – Back to Reality
With Helen behind us, we get back to “bidness”
AT Day 6 – Helen
Our first Nero, Helen embraces us