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The Rest of Tennessee
Oops. It's been so long since I last updated that I don't even have the first journal anymore so this might be a little fuzzy. So I'll probably do the...
Hitting a Rhythm in Tennessee
It's been a while since I've posted, mainly because it's hard to find a computer out here. But I'm well over the 300 mile marker now, and going stronger than...
Damascus today, Tennessee tomorrow!
Last night's stay at Saunder's Shelter. Didn't want to put away a cold wet tent. Temps dropped into the low 20's overnight and shared a space meant for 6 with...
Erwin, Tennessee to Damascus, Virginia
Alright! 468 miles in and things are better than ever. The last however many days in between then and now (they all run together.. thru hiker problems) were great. So...
The NOC to Erwin, Tennessee
WOW!!! Things have been crazy out here. I have (clearly) had a hard time documenting things like I would like to. We have made it 342 miles in and...
Days 36 – 40; Smiles for Miles
Day 36- 8.57 miles, 3,540’ elevation gain; Stealth site to Groundhog Creek Shelter camping We saw the sign for Standing Bear Farm and Hostel, a rustic and popular hostel that...
4 Kinds of Hikers in my First Week on the Appalachian Trail
Washed Off the Mountain The rain is coming down sideways in fat drops, and that pea-soup fog we’ve had for the last three days makes it hard to see who’s...
Pinhoti Trail: Hike Lessons Learned
Hello all! I’ve missed you! I have been off The Pinhoti Trail for about a month and thought I would update you on my knee, plans, and spirits. Ice became...
Norovirus Alert: Appalachian Trail Hikers Urged to Stay Vigilant Amid Outbreak
Thru-hikers on the Appalachian Trail this season are being urged to take extra precautions as reports of gastrointestinal illnesses, suspected to be caused by norovirus, have surged along sections of
Day 26: Tornado Watches and Embracing the Inner Trash Panda
Resupply at the Continental Breakfast There is something about being in town that tells your body to let loose. I don't poop nearly as much on trail as I do...