Why I’m Hiking Lists
Anticipating Katahdin & introduction to US!
It was 2 months ago that we found ourselves saying, "I'd really like to just pack up and hike the Appalachian Trail!" #bucketlist. We looked at each other, and were...
The Who, What, When, Where, and Why of my 2017 AT hike.
Photo was taken during training - a word I've used to intensify what was essentially practicing walking with new gear. Greetings, everyone! Below is the Who, What, When, Where, and...
First post from Hot Springs, NC. Better late than never right?
I'm currently sprawled out in a super comfy bed at a B&B in Hot Springs, NC. That's right. I'm 273 miles in and just now writing my first post. It's...
Prologue
I have thought a lot about this first entry. Like, a lot a lot. Honestly, probably a bit too much. I guess it’s much better than not thinking it through...
Why are you hiking the AT?
Why? “Why are you hiking the AT? Are you doing the whole thing at once? How far is that? How long will it take you?” These are some of the most...
I’m Doing This. Here’s Why. (Screw Baby Steps.)
Turning in My Homework I'm a good student. A bad planner, but a good student. I've read a lot of AT books, even though I know the real education starts...
I’m Hiking For Me: 35 Days
Hey ya'll! As many of you already know, my name is Caleb Bonner and I am thru-hiking the AT starting Feb. 25th. I just recently graduated from Western Carolina University...
Sorry Mom, I’m Going Solo
This thru-hike is something I've been thinking about and planning and saving for for 2-3 years now. It has been in the back of my mind ever since I left...
taking on the lists: AT 2017
While kneedeep in the prep stage for my upcoming thru-hike, I took Zach’s advice and made my own AT lists (as recommended in his book - READ IT if you haven’t...
Because…Why not?
I'm sure the most repetitive question prospective thru-hikers get, is simply "Why?". "Why would you leave a promising career just to walk for months on end?" "Why do you...