Part Two: Walkie’s Favorite Things About Hiking the A.T.
Walkie here again! Wow! A repeat guest on Myrt’s blog. I feel so honored. I’m here to share my favorite things about the trail. I do have similar ones to...
Garden State – Days 36 thru 40
Gear Update I won't go into all the details about all my gear, just a couple items. Pack - ULA Circuit - I absolutely love this pack. Even with a...
Bad weather
Not My Usual I usually blog when I get to a big town and take a zero (zero miles hiked that day). It's become a routine that I look forward...
Moving North through Pennsylvania
I am well into Pennsylvania having hiked through the southern part of the state. My total mileage is approaching 200, so good progress but a long way to go. Overall...
Last trail training before Long Trail
This morning i was able to complete a 8km hike on Mt Chagnon, QC. (about 25 km north of the Vermont border) The hike is considered moderate. The trail is...
PCT stage 02: Julian to Idyllwild – part one
Hello again, everyone! In my previous post PCT Stage 01: Campo to Julian , I shared about my start on the PCT and my first impressions on the trail. This...
AT Days 5-8 – Finishing 1st Week
AT Days 5-8 – Finishing 1st Week Day 5 – Quarry Gap Shelter to Pine Grove Furnace Hostel (17.3 miles) Day 6 – Pine Grove Furnace Hostel to Alec...
AT Days 1-4 Check-In and Start
AT Days 1-4 Check-In and Start Quick apology I apologize for not posting sooner. I still haven’t figured out how to do this by phone. Each day has been filled...
Bones in the Chihuahuan Desert
The constant blanketing of bodies and bones across the desert floor– more than a little disconcerting– do little to make me feel welcome in the harsh, high desert of New...
Pulling a Winger
In the classic movie "Stripes," Bill Murray’s character John Winger, and his friend decide to join the army. They watch a TV ad that paints the army to be this...