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The Journey Continues: Conquering the Approach Trail
A Fresh Start at Amicalola Lodge The second day of our adventure began with the soft glow of morning light filtering through the windows of the lodge. After
The Hitchhikers Guide to Hospitality
We’ve all been there, standing on a degrading asphalt shoulder, thumbs towards the heavens, as yet ANOTHER nearly empty car zooms past without acknowledging our existence. There’s no doubt that
Day 18: The mountain air smelled like brown sugar and butter melting in a skillet…
Day 18 - July 20 - 23 KMS - 9.5 HRS - 343 KMS TOTAL Start: 8:03 AM, Modane, End: 5:32 PM, Les Granges de la Vallée Étroite Ascent: 1500 m (19...
The Grand Finale – Long Trail Edition Part 8
Lightning and Thunder Expected I awaken at 4 AM. It's dark outside and I can hear the rain slowly falling and bouncing off of the shelter. I get out of...
Sierra Mountains – It’s all downhill from here!
The culture of the PCT is inspiring. There is a saying that has stuck with me which is “the trail will provide”. It’s a frame of mind that what you...
Vermont’s Tallest Peak – Long Trail Edition Part 6
Food, Food, Lots of Food I'm sitting in the back of Kat's truck watching the storm clouds in the distance. All I can think of is food and a smile...
A Stay with a Cult – Long Trail Edition Part 3
Killington Peak After a couple of very long days Murph & I are feeling it. We pack up our tents early in the morning and decide to take this climb...
Whites here I Come!
Day 138 Hikers Welcome Hostel To Kinsman Notch -- AT Daily Miles 9.5; AT Total Miles 1807.8 I didn’t sleep great in the bunkhouse, but I never do. That’s just part...
The Journey Begins – Long Trail Edition Part 1
Excitement and Exhaustion It's finally here. I've been waiting for this moment for what feels like months, but realistically it has only been 2 weeks. The days dragged as my...
Onto New Hampshire!
Day 131 Rutland VT Additional Rest Day -- AT Daily Miles 0; AT Total Miles 1708.2 As hard as it was for me to admit, I needed a second day to...