Trail Update
The 75%
Does the residue from our “Hello, My Name Is Quitter” name tags stick to the clothes of all who read our names?
Those final moments before your dream thru-hike on the AT begins!
Am I really thru-hiking the AT in a few days? I awoke in an instant, fully alert, adrenaline pumping, eyes wide open, and my mind, racing like an Olympic sprinter! ...
Dynamic Duo
When I looked at my phone this morning I saw I had a text from my daughter. It was a Bitmoji of her and I hiking the trail. Below it...
The Florida Trail, Part 3: The Trail Provides
As I sit down to write this, I realize it's been over a month since my last update. Time flies! Apologies to anyone waiting with bated breath on a new...
Back to Back Thru Hikes
Day 72 of Te Araroa. Day 254 of the PCT / TA back to back thru hike extravaganza. Woaw. “How are you STILL hiking?”Physically? It feels GOOD! I feel good,...
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
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...