Heat (Days 87 to 93, Sierra City to Drakesbad Guest Ranch)
Before I get to this week’s updates, since we are just getting back from the Denver wedding and our 5 days off of trail, I wanted to touch on what...
ATC Announces New Visitor Experience Updates
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy has announced plans to restructure their visitor experience in the form of updated visitor centers and hiker resources throughout the length of the trail. In
Northern Virginia
Since Virginia has over 500 miles of AT running through it, here are some bits from the second half of the journey. Zero Day in Daleville Shortly after completing the...
Pros and Cons of Hiking the MST Mountains Section in March
They say that if you are not certain which path to follow, it is time to make a list of pros and cons. In this case, this list serves as...
Glacier National Park
It’s it buggy, hot and humid when I set off from the Canadian border into Glacier National Park in Northern Montana. And stunningly beautiful. This is the Rockies in its...
Adjusting Back Into Hiking Solo on the PCT
Excuse my caps but I still to this day cannot handle the fact that my first day on trail being single again, I listen to a story that is in...
AT Days 103-105
Cooper Lodge to Stealth Site (1,719), 20.2 miles I was up and hiking early in an attempt to get a head start on the rain that was predicted for the...
onX Backcountry: GPS Navigation App with In-Depth Trail Beta
This is a sponsored post brought to you by onX Backcountry. If you’re connected to the outdoor industry online, you’ve probably noticed ads for a new navigation app popping up...
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The One Where I Return to the Trail [AT mile 1123.9-1246.4]
If you missed my last post, I had to get off trail for a spell to recover from having unplanned sinus surgery. After being discharged from the hospital, I went...
The Toughest Section of Trail… So Far…
Day 12 Miles: 10 It was a busy day today. We got up, and ate breakfast. I had a wonderful omelet with toast and hash browns. By the time we...