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A Return to Writing as Grief Evolves
About four years ago, I made my debut on the Appalachian Trials blogger page, with fiery optimism and about zero experience. I posted, irregularly at best, while I "prepared" to...
Confessions of an Armchair Backpacker
I cannot emphasize enough how inexperienced at backpacking I am. I am an armchair backpacker, replete with theoretical backpacking expertise. I have read the gear reviews, watched the
Into the Wilds of the Gila Wilderness, Day Two
Waiting for the Sun Sunrise is officially at 6:45 a.m., but the sun doesn’t begin to penetrate the bottom of the canyon where we are camped until considerably later. It's...
Sustainable Gear Holiday Gift Guide
The holidays are a joyous time of year for so many reasons. We are surrounded by family and friends, there is plenty of food to go around, and pie. But...
Hiking Across America Means Hiking Through a Divided Nation
Last summer I embarked on a hike that led me over the hallowed grounds of the Civil War. Stone tablets marking significant sites along my route had themselves become historical...
Halfway to Nowhere, and Fun with the Tramily
Reunited, and it feels so good! I enjoy a nice break and look out over the beautiful fall foliage as I sit upon the ledges of Round Head. I've done...
Shoe Review: Xero Shoes TerraFlex
TerraFlex or TerraFlop? Well, I guess it depends on what your use will be. I've been running in the Xero Shoes TerraFlex for roughly six months now and it is...
To Shakedown or Not to Shakedown?
That is the question. After a few thousand miles and numerous end-to-end thru hikes, you’d think the words “shakedown” wouldn’t be something I would use to describe an extended backpacking...
How My Thru-Hike Ended-Georgia
Georgia (Nov. 10 - Nov. 14) 78 miles, five days It was an extremely long five days in the 14th and final state. Crossing into Georgia immediately meant the finish line was near...
Introduction: NOBO Self-Supported Record Attempt
My name is Chris Pratt and I’m 29 years old. Why would you attempt the self-supported record? What makes you think you can do that? Are you even going to...
