Trail Update
Two Trails Are Better Than One: Why Everyone Should Hike a Second Thru-Hike
This persistent feeling that I was doing something all too familiar but not familiar at all. I’m currently lying in my tent after a long hike through the tall, grassy...
A True Pilgrimage: Trust Where Your Feet Will Take You
I rolled over on my sleeping pad and let the air expel from my bed. After a long day of climbing through the backcountry of New Zealand my body needed...
Why I Didn’t Quit the Te Araroa
Though I've ranted about the things wrong with the Te Araroa, the trail has some truly amazing assets as well.
Te Araroa: A Beautiful Walk on the Beach
The sun crested the towering sand dunes and reminded me of its strength. The 90-mile beach welcomed me with its wide open space and salty breeze. I left camp early...
Sometimes the Hardest Part Is Just Getting to the Trailhead
It wouldn’t be an adventure if it didn’t start a little spicy.
Why I Almost Quit My Second Thru-Hike
I'm three weeks into my second thru-hike on New Zealand's Te Araroa Trail, but to put it plainly, I'm not sure I'm enjoying it.
Te Araroa Gear List
On the eve of my Te Araroa hike across New Zealand, I take stock of my gear and ponder the journey that is to come.
A World of Pain: Sufferfest and the End
From reading my blogs about this year's hike up to now, I realize that I might make this sound kind of easy. Well, this is going to be a complete...
The Flip Side: Becoming a SOBO
The Final Days (Kind Of) The last few days of my Long Trail thru-hike were the most relaxed I think I’ve ever been on a thru-hike. I knew my ride...
Breaking Ground: The Long Trail North of Maine Junction
New Territory After turning left at Maine Junction, against my leftover AT instincts, the trail immediately took on a new persona. A rougher, obviously less traveled dirt path sometimes hidden...