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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
More Trail Magic Than I Could Imagine

More Trail Magic Than I Could Imagine

This morning I woke up around 5:30am and began slowly getting up. We had gotten into camp fairly early last night, so I got a fantastic nights sleep. It truly...

Jan 4, 2025 : Peg Leg
The Unbelievable Kindness of Strangers

The Unbelievable Kindness of Strangers

This morning I woke up a little before 6am and just laid there. Last night it had been a bit cold, but I never pulled my sleeping bag out. It...

Jan 3, 2025 : Peg Leg
Part Four: Americana

Part Four: Americana

I. See You Never, Bob The rain from yesterday had turned the trail into a slippery, sticky mud pit, made even worse by the passage of pack mules. I carefully...

Jan 2, 2025 : Titouan Le Roux
Beginning the Border to Border Calendar Year Triple Crown

Beginning the Border to Border Calendar Year Triple Crown

This morning I woke up at the room around 6am. I was feeling well rested and ready to rip! Everybody packed up and then we got a ride down to...

Jan 2, 2025 : Peg Leg
CDT: the nicest farmer in all of New Mexico

CDT: the nicest farmer in all of New Mexico

I glance at the horizon, where the sky blushes faintly as the sun dips lower. What if I keep going? Past the terminus, past the expectations? Plenty of thru hikers...

Jan 2, 2025 : Speedy Pinecone