Trail Update
Post-Hike Life Brings New Adventures
After 139 days hiking through the woods I began my reintegration into society. First things first, I had to trim up the overgrown forest that had been growing on my...
Magic and Misfortune at Katahdin
After the 100-Mile Wilderness, I was ready to conquer Katahdin, but the trail had a few more challenges to throw at me. Here's the video of my last days on...
Phone-less in the 100-Mile Wilderness
Entering the 100-Mile Wilderness, my trek was slowly coming to end. But the minutiae of day-to-day trail life continued. Here's a video of a normal day on the trail: grueling...
Maine Became a Mental Challenge
After the incredible White Mountains, I finally reached Maine, the last state on my journey. Check out the video: the spectacular White Mountains, I was ready to be done. My...
The Whites and Their Rocks Nearly Killed Me
After 1,800 miles I finally made it to the infamous White Mountains.They proved to be the highlight of my hike. Check out the video: hellacious descent down Mount Moosilauke in...
New Hampshire in the Buff on Hike Naked Day
After a two-night rest at the Yellow Deli Hostel in Vermont, it was time to move on to my next state: New Hampshire.Check out my video of my days in...
In the Woods, I Know that I Am Safe
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1,100 Miles, and Why It Doesn’t Matter if I Finish
Hello! I’m Kreg (trail name Carrot Top), a southbound thru-hiker on the Appalachian Trail. I’m joining The Trek blogging community halfway through my trip, so this is my first post,...
One Thousand Miles Later: Celebrations and Reflections
Karaoke anyone? You know you want to. This number is to the tune of Vanessa Carlton’s A Thousand Miles. Making my way down trail, walking south, northbounders pass and they’re...
Trail PMS. The Kind that Doesn’t Discriminate
Oh, hey, fancy seeing you here! I must first apologize for my MIA status and lack of updates, I’ve been out saving the world, you see. Clark Kent by day,...
