Trail Update
The Florida Trail, Part 1: Sand Flies and Sand Dunes
Hello from the Florida Trail! It feels surreal to already have been on the trail for over two weeks. It's been a bumpy ride at the start, but I feel...
Colorado Trail: Te Amo
Lights and shadows. Inspiration comes, sometimes unbidden and other times because it's been chemically induced. Then it goes, as predictable and rhythmic as the tide going out. Or the arrival...
The Lazy Hiker
My number of days on trail are slowly fading. I’ve set an end date which requires far less miles than what I have been averaging. This has allowed me to...
Maine, Part 2: Both Things True
Poet's quiet, encouraging goodbye was like the gunshot at a race's starting line. We hiked quickly and with purpose through deep, muddy puddles, over roots, disappearing into the forest. Fall
Week 20: Pacific Crest Trail Days!
A Week Off I take a full week off trail. My timing was a little off. If I were to continue at the pace I was going, I would make...
Singing Through The Smokies
A nero into Hot Springs was much needed. My body was feeling fine, but I needed a bit of a mental reset. Some karaoke at the local brewery provided a...
Week 19: Rainier, Family, and Friendship!
Mount Rainier National Park! We're off into our next National Park! It's a little late start out of White Pass, but the trail is so well graded that the miles...
Maine, Part 1: See You up Trail
As soon as we started the Mahoosuc Notch, it began to rain. We looked at each other with grim determination, and did our best to stuff our layers into our...
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...