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The Hunger Games
Anaconda is a large town, but it didn't feel like it. Everyone was friendly, and everything I needed was less than a block away from the alternate. I arrived just...
The Path of Most Resistance
Once upon a time, there was a social trail. It was "the most easily navigated route between an origin and destination", and it eventually achieved "official" status. The CDT is...
A Case of Deja Vu
It's not a great idea to begin a long hike while recovering from an overuse injury. That's how I started the PCT in July '21, and it's how I started...
Error 404 – Trail Not Found
If you've hiked any of the other National Scenic Trails, you may have certain expectations regarding trail quality. You should lower those expectations. No, lower them a bit more. Lower...
How Long Will A Sawyer Squeeze Last?
I started the CDT with a brand-new Sawyer Squeeze and 2L CNOC Vecto. I left my old, heavy, MSR Dromedary at home. Instead, for spare capacity, I carried four of...
What Worked and What Didn’t – CDT Edition
Normally, I'd leave this post until last, but I think it might actually be more helpful than my usual ramblings. I'm also including a "Needs Improvement" category, in addition to...
A Thru Hikers Thanksgiving: Delicious? Eh. Nutritious? Nope. Beautiful? Absolutely!
For this year's Thanksgiving, I'm trading my grandmothers famous sausage stuffing for a stuff sack of backpacking snacks. Swapping the fresh pies and desserts for Luna Bars and gummy bears....
South Fork, CO to Grants, NM – Warning: Frozen Nutella Will Break Your Spoon
Day 100 As we sat outside the Dollar General, packing our resupply into our backpacks, we watched a bald eagle flying above us. Our walk out of town started on...
A Beginner Hikes the CDT: Heading Home
I decided to leave the trail a few weeks earlier than planned. Nothing is wrong, I'm not physically or mentally in any danger or pain, but the right thing for...
A Beginner Hikes the CDT Day 92-95 August 1-4
August 1st day 92 I missed This First, I have to say that today is the first day I haven't been in the Air Force or in Air Force ROTC...