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No Sleep Till Katahdin!
The Hundred Mile Wilderness did its best to make me almost hate the AT. It started off kindly — Lovechild and I arrived at Cloud Lake Shelter just in time...
Angels and Magic in North Carolina and Tennessee
I'm not sure anything will top the trail magic in Georgia (through which I gained five pounds), but North Carolina and Tennessee did not disappoint! And so it begins...in Franklin!...
What’s in your backpack? Ten…Eleven Essential and No Machete
“There is no harm in hoping for the best as long as you are prepared for the worst.” Stephen King. May 2021: Harpers Ferry Hike It’s been a year since...
To Bidet…or not to Bidet?
...[T]he teeniest bit of rainfall exposes white petals, TP blossoms that adorn the forest floor like a sea of Poppies...poopies? Have I discovered a new species of flora? That means...
Toilet Paper: No Thanks!
In brainstorming an Appalachian Trail thru hike, some basic hygiene questions come to mind. For those who wear contacts — how am I going to see? For those who want some semblance...
23 Crucial Things 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers Need To Know
If thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail is on your agenda for '23, you've come to the right place. Planning an adventure of this scale is no easy thing, but luckily for...
ECT Day 136 – A Revolution In Rain Gear Technology
If you're just joining us or are confused about what is going on (ECT, what's that?) then check out my intro article for a thorough explanation. Sometimes even I need...
Northern Virginia, Part 2: Getting Somewhere
Days 87-89: On day 87, I woke up and went through my normal morning routine: collected my bear bag, started warming up some water, and slowly packed while checking out...
Appalachian Trail Hiking Gear: To Splurge or Not to Splurge?
Good gear is an investment in injury prevention. My gear advice for my fellow hikers is quite simple, it starts and ends with: purchase quality, lightweight stuff. Go as...
Abandoned Trash Is Causing Heavy Bear Activity Near McAfee Knob
Abandoned food garbage near McAfee Knob is starting to attract bears, according to the Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club (RATC). In a Facebook post on Tuesday, the volunteer trail club posted...