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The Final Week of a 5,500+ Mile Journey

The Final Week of a 5,500+ Mile Journey

ECT Day 316&317  Day 316: 24 miles This morning I wound up waking up super early, excited for Fresh Ground to feed us breakfast. I got packed up and talked...

Jan 10, 2024 : Peg Leg
Why the Appalachian Trail? Why Now?

Why the Appalachian Trail? Why Now?

Why this? Why now? These two questions are always asked any time someone wants to talk about my upcoming thru hike on the Appalachian Trail. I feel the more appropriate...

Jan 8, 2024 : Michael Chamberlain
Huge Thru Hiker Reunion

Huge Thru Hiker Reunion

ECT Day 312&313 Day 312: 37 miles This morning we broke down camp fairly early by the oasis center. Originally I was planning on walking directly to the Florida Trail...

Jan 8, 2024 : Peg Leg
Tossing a Trashy Attitude

Tossing a Trashy Attitude

Our Beautiful Planet- Views from the Colorado Trail in 2023 of the planet we are privileged to live on. Convictions from a Colorado Trail Thru-Hike following the new year. I...

Jan 5, 2024 : Wesley Black
Which Hound Should Hike The AT With Me?

Which Hound Should Hike The AT With Me?

This blog entry is still a part of introducing myself and of my preparation for the Appalachian Trail in early 2024. I will move on to over-analyzed gear choices and...

Nov 29, 2023 : Jeff McCorkle
HRP Reflections

HRP Reflections

It’s November now and I’m back home from the Arizona Trail where I sustained a season-ending ankle injury. I’ve been pondering our experiences along the HRP, GR5, and Via Alpina...

Nov 16, 2023 : Nathan Gressett
AZT Days 10-15 South Rim to Flagstaff

AZT Days 10-15 South Rim to Flagstaff

The second emotional challenge of this trail is the water. We didn’t face too much water hardship in the first 100 miles, but the next 100 miles have brought us...

Oct 11, 2023 : Pinky and The Brain
Camino Day 6: ‘Peppy Not Poopy’ all the way to Santiago

Camino Day 6: ‘Peppy Not Poopy’ all the way to Santiago

The theme of the day was coined by Mary in the morning as (and I quote) 'peppy not poopy' in reference to bathroom and Coca Cola stops all morning. That's...

Oct 1, 2023 : Shannon
Camino Day 5: From Hot Springs to Peppers and Monasteries

Camino Day 5: From Hot Springs to Peppers and Monasteries

Each day is becoming harder and harder to remember, as if they're all becoming one blur! Mary and I have been having a great time out here, and it's weird...

Sep 30, 2023 : Shannon
Camino Day 4: Cafe Oases

Camino Day 4: Cafe Oases

Today was a loooong hot day on the Camino, so vamos lets step out some miles! The clockwork morning routine The morning routine has been becoming more and more seamless...

Sep 27, 2023 : Shannon