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New Boot Goofin’
After a quick stop at Station 19E, I headed into the Roan Highlands. The following days of hiking were spectacular and challenging. The highlands concluded with a descent to Uncle...
Tennessee Ya Later Virginia
I neroed into and then zeroed in Damascus, arguably the most famous trail town on the AT. After some much needed rest, I headed back on the trail. A few...
Digging Our Graves in the Desert
Day 103: 18 miles. Kennedy Meadows to middle of nothing at mile 1969 We waited for the coffee in the general store to be done until 09 and started walking...
Low on Fuel
After a quick stop in Bland, I continued heading South. The end of Virginia suddenly felt like it was fast approaching. Fortunately, there was one final part of Virginia that...
Day by Day
I took a nero day at a hostel to recover my foot. Icing and a half day of rest was just what it needed. Afterwards, I took it easier for...
With Nine Beers at the Snowy Mountains
Day 88: 11.5 miles. A forest near Middle Fork of the San Joaquin River to Horseshoe Lake/Mammuth Lakes I hiked out around six as usual and had a breakfast...
Hard Times
After my fiancé, Kara, and family left, I spent another zero day with the SOBO Bubble in Dalesville. The rain and wind from Hurricane Ian was not inviting. I headed...
Blood and Tears in the Sierras
Day 83: 19 miles. Sonora Pass to Lake Harriet I woke up at 5 when the resorts generator went on but fell asleep again and slept until 06.30. I went...
Hunger Sweetens The Beans
A decision to push miles led to a realization that I may have miscalculated my necessary food supply. Some trail magic saved me from what would have been a very...
Threat Level Midnight
After a few longer days of hiking, I “took the weekend off”. In actuality, I still hiked quite a few miles… but I had two great friends who joined me...