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Why Would You Walk From Georgia to Maine?
Good question. So, why would you walk from Georgia to Maine? You could fly. You could drive. You could even ride the Megabus. For those of you who aren't familiar, ...
The Best Laid Plans Of Mice And Hikers
Vilkommen Sports Fans! In this episode, we update the doings of the past few days and aim forward. Happy to have you join along for all the hijinks! FrankenFlop Progress...
Hi There, Sports Fans!
Welcome to Blog #1, in which I will be letting you get to know me and learn about my attempt at a successful thru attempt this year. About Me Welcome...
A List of Hostels on the Appalachian Trail
Hostels on the Appalachian Trail are part of what makes a thru-hike such a unique experience. We've listed 100+ places to stay between Georgia and Maine, including a few lodgings...
The Things We Carry
So why am I adding things now - at the last minute? I’ve been given gifts to carry.
Week 13: (June 24 – June 30) Searching for Hallelujah While Slip Sliding Away
“Vulnerability is not winning or losing; it's having the courage to show up and be seen when we have no control over the outcome. Vulnerability is not weakness; it's our...
36 East Coast Trails That Aren’t the Appalachian Trail
When it comes to hiking on the east coast, the Appalachian Trail usually gets all the attention. After all, it's one of the Triple Crown trails, and thousands of people...
What I Learned from My Appalachian Trail ShakeDown Hike
A hiking buddy and I tried hiking the Appalachian trail in northern Connecticut for an overnight shakedown hike as I prepare for my thru hike attempt starting next month. Here...
Weather in the Whites Can Break You
Day 173: 5,320 ft ascent, 10.4 miles (plus 3 miles road walk) It was Sunday. After spending four days inside sick with Covid I was ready to hike again. I...
May I Introduce Myself
My Real Name (kind of) My name is Mack McGhee (trail name coming in March/April 2024) and I have been preparing for an Appalachian Trail thru hike for decades. This...