At the Intersection of Seasons
Day 2 Start: Hawk Mountain Campground End: Gooch Mountain Shelter Miles Hiked: 8.3 Total Miles on AT: 15.7 Last night was another cold one. It got below freezing, so we...
Symbiosis Aspen Female-Specific Ultralight Backpack Review
For female thru-hikers on the hunt for an ultralight backpack that actually fits their bodies, Symbiosis Gear's Aspen pack is an exciting new option. The pack is made for people with...
Finally Getting Out of the Smokies
Day 39 Cosby Knob Shelter to Standing Bear Hostel miles 10.4 - AT mile 241.8 Card of the Day - King of Cups As we knew it might be a...
Damn The Torpedoes! Who Said That?
It must have been some dumb#ss Navy recruiter, that shortened what Farragut originally said, which must have been, "Watch out for the damn torpedoes!" The Goodship Billy Bob took a...
Part 3: Firsts
I am now writing this from Idylwild, 150 miles into the trail. One small inch north! Leaving NYC was a mad last minute rush. Just imagine me clutching a pile...
Day 1 on the Appalachian Trail
It's here! Day one! Didn't sleep a lot, a lot of anxiety and anticipation. Sherri, ( Mrs. Billy Bob), drove me to Amicalola Falls State Park, to register me for...
How Do You Prepare To Hike The Appalachian Trail (2200 miles)
So, I got asked a lot, are you training for your hike? How are you training? Well, hiking the Appalachian Trail, physically anyway, is basically walking 2200 miles , with...
“Walk All Day”
“Walk All Day” I'm standing alone but still with my friends. Their eyes watch from afar, their support shows no end. I know there's no pressure. I'm the one who's...
Reflections After 50 Days on the AT
As I sit here on the very comfortable front porch of Lady Di’s hostel in Damascus watching her chickens roam about the yard, I have to think back over the...
It Only Seems Like I Fell Into a Black Hole on the Appalachian Trail
The first week of my AT thru hike was long and intense. It held surprises, new friendships, and equipment changes. The trail and the weather were (mostly) beautiful. I hope...