Eye of the Tiger
Day 7 Neels Gap to Whitley Shelter Shipped a few unneeded things home at Mountain Crossings, and got to see Orange Kitty for a bit. I thought he was all...
Feel the Rain on Your Skin: Days 30–36 on the AT
No pain, no rain, no Maine!
CrampPa Tillman’s Gear List
Pack Base Weight of 18 lbs. Less than a week before I start walking the PCT. I currently have my pack down to Base Weight of 18 lbs. Not the...
Day 30: Max Patch and Roaring Forks Trail Magic
Late Night Scare I slept very well last night. My sleeping bag kept me warm in thirty degree weather. I dreamt - although, it was about soft beds and hot...
April 1-10; Hiking the AT, the Dragon, an Eclipse, Morels, and How I Left My Trail Legs in Arkansas
April 1 - Monday Update We woke up in our tents at the fire tower. We were glad we slept in the tents and didn't cowboy camp in the tower,...
Day 2, too much urban walking
Day 2 Bainoia to Virgo The was areal long urban and suburban walk, not like yesterdays hike up a pass with the rocks worn down by Roman carts. If...
Never quit on a bad day. No really! Never quit on a bad day!
Thankful that my friends helped me get a ride to town You will not believe the couple of days I had on trail, and then off trail. I’m writing an...
Days 34 – 37: Miles 424.3 – 341.9 (Wrightwood)
It is amazing to me how hikers will find a million different routes to take for the same stretch of trail. Between highways, forest service access roads, and trail systems,...
The next big adventure: SOBO on the Continental Divide Trail
Embarking on a long hike feels like stepping into a new adventure with every stride. For me, it's not just a journey; it's a lifeline. My next adventure? Thru-hiking the...
The First Day of the Next 6 Months of My Life
Day 0 Miles Hiked: ~9 Miles on the AT: 0.2 Today is the day! Today we start the Appalachian Trail! I’ve been anticipating this day for well over 6 months,...