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Armadillos and Allergic Reactions

Armadillos and Allergic Reactions

This morning I woke up at the room around 5am. Then got to fall back asleep until around 6:30am. I felt exhausted, but then remembered the 4 total Benadryl that...

Jan 12, 2025 : Peg Leg
The Best Shoes For Road Walking: Topo Specter 2 Review

The Best Shoes For Road Walking: Topo Specter 2 Review

Over the last few years of backpacking across the USA and Canada I’ve really managed to dial in my gear. I’ve tested out all sorts of different equipment, looking for...

Jan 11, 2025 : Peg Leg
Having a Massive Allergic Reaction on Trail

Having a Massive Allergic Reaction on Trail

This morning I woke up around 4am and thought I heard Punisher leave. Then I rolled over until around 5am when I finally began to pack up. We have just...

Jan 11, 2025 : Peg Leg
Florida Trail Church’s Helping Hikers

Florida Trail Church’s Helping Hikers

This morning I woke up for the first time around 4 AM. And it was such a good feeling and knowing that I could go back to bed for another...

Jan 10, 2025 : Peg Leg
Part Five: It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see

Part Five: It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see

“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” I stared at the quote by Henry David Thoreau printed on a faded sign that hung above the...

Jan 9, 2025 : Titouan Le Roux
Hiking 30+ Mile Big Cyprus Swamp in 1 Day

Hiking 30+ Mile Big Cyprus Swamp in 1 Day

Morning, we woke up around 5 AM to get ready to leave the Twin Lakes campground and head to the oasis center. The people who ran in the Florida Trail...

Jan 9, 2025 : Peg Leg
Making it to the Florida Trail Kick Off

Making it to the Florida Trail Kick Off

This morning I woke up naturally just before 5am. I’m impressed how quickly my sleep schedule has gotten back on track. It feels great starting early. And in the weeks...

Jan 9, 2025 : Peg Leg
Hikers in the Hotel Presidential Suite

Hikers in the Hotel Presidential Suite

This morning Long Shot and I packed up at the room around 5am. Punisher had already left and began heading north. But we’ll be seeing him tomorrow at the Florida...

Jan 7, 2025 : Peg Leg
So Much Support on the Calendar Year Triple Crown

So Much Support on the Calendar Year Triple Crown

This morning I heard the first few hikers begin packing up before 5am. I was so comfortable in my tent and incredibly glad that I made the last minute decision...

Jan 6, 2025 : Peg Leg
Road Walking Took the Tramily off Trail

Road Walking Took the Tramily off Trail

This morning I woke up around 5am inside the church community center. I could hear someone starting to pack up and assumed it was Long Shot or maybe Clean Shave....

Jan 5, 2025 : Peg Leg