Trail Update
Kerikeri Here I Come!
Lessons learned You learn every day. Or there are, every day, opportunities to learn. Hiking out of Kaitaia on my way to the next town, hikers are well aware...
CDT days 58 – 60: Six hikers walk into a church. Wyoming? That’s a wrap!
After the 100 mile challenge, we’re wrapping up CDT Wyoming. Being sent off with trail magic, old friends and an unusual church visit.
A Hundred Miles of Wilderness and a Walk up Mount Katahdin
We walked through the Hundred Mile Wilderness to finish our journey with an emotional climb to the summit of Mount Katahdin
Entering New England On The Appalachian Trail
Before my Appalachian Trail thru-hike, I’d never been to New England at all. By the end of it, I’d been to every state in New England except Rhode Island. I...
The Beginning of the End in Southern Maine
As we entered our final state, the realization that the journey was nearly over hit me hard. The beauty of Maine's natural landscape and a few unexpected encounters also provided...
John Muir Trail Day 21 – Being A/part (mile 148.5/211)
Because I hadn't tackled Golden Staircase the previous night, this two-mile stepped ascent out of the valley awaited me in the morning. I'm always moving forwards, but whether or not...
John Muir Trail Day 19 – Highest I’ve Ever Been pt 2 (Mile 132/211)
After last night's bit of hypothermia, I lolled around until I felt warm and ready to hike. This meant leaving camp at around 10:45am. At home, I usually set my...
White Mountain Revival
You have to hit rock bottom before you can stage a comeback. The start of New Hampshire broke me down, but the White Mountains revived my mind and body for...
Continuing South Until…
Continuing South Until... Day 116 – Rockfish Gap to Wintergreen Overlook (12.4 miles) Day 117 – Wintergreen Overlook to Harper’s Creek Shelter (14.6 miles) Day 118 – Harper’s Creek Shelter...
Appalachian Trail Days 83-97: Heading South – Retry
Appalachian Trail Days 83-115: Heading South – Retry Day 83-103– Still Recovering (0 miles) Day 104 – Bear’s Den Hostel to Rod Hollow Shelter (9.0 miles) Day 105 – Rod...