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Week Four: Mile Marker 420 On Day 4/20
Day 22 (13.5 miles) Whistling Gap campsite to Uncle Johnny’s, Erwin, TNStarted out of camp around 7:00 am and made it to the top of a nearby rocky summit for...
Little Toe, Big Problem
My first two days on the trail were, let's call them, eventful. I've been an avid hiker and outdoor enthusiast since spring break camping trips as a kid, so I...
Rain, Wind, Snow, and the Little Piggy that Cried All the Way
“Mile 301.4 to mile 316.9. Rain was the word of the day for all 15 miles. I busted my ass to get a shelter spot and it worked. It’s absolutely...
Weekly Trail Update #3: April 9 – April 15, 2018
Welcome back for another trail update! Day 15: Jerry's Cabin Shelter to Bald Mountain Shelter - 25.6mi Last night was another sub-freezing evening. It had started to snow as I...
Trail Families: What Are They and Are They Beneficial?
When you set off to thru-hike you are often leaving behind important people in your life. Particularly if you are heading to the trail solo, it may seem daunting and...
Gear Review: Osprey Levity 60L
Basic Specs Lumina 45L MSRP: $250 Weight: 1 pound, 12.2 oz Load Range: 5-25 Pounds Overview Osprey’s latest offering is a lighter re-imagining of their popular Exos pack series.
Long Desert Miles Take an Early Physical Toll
It was entirely surreal that we were actually beginning our hike the morning we drove up to the monument. Like many NOBOs, we stayed at Scout and Frodo's the night...
Ups and Downs: The First Month in Review
I'm 366.4 miles in and 34 days into my hike. While some days go by impossibly fast, others have gone by infuriatingly slow. I've experienced every possible emotion thus far,...
Learn As You Go and Forget the Rest
I’ve been on trail for a month now and it has been a roller-coaster of a time. Things have not gone as I had expected and I am thankful for...
Nearly a Month into the PCT
About a month in and learning every day. Since our last post, we have learned a lot about trail life. Here are the takeaways and a peek into our current...