2014
5 Items I Refuse to Hike Without
“Refuse” might be a strong word, but I want to emphasize just how much I love this stuff. Every hiker has at least one favorite gear item. Thru-hikers spend a...
What You Need to Know About Lyme Disease and Deer Ticks on the Appalachian Trail
Forget bears, forget thunderstorms, forget things that go bump in the night: the real terror on the Appalachian Trail is the size of a sesame seed—or smaller. The eastern deer...
Meet 74-Year Old “Drag’n Fly”: Oldest Female Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker
Badass. There is no other way to describe a 74 year-old who thru hikes the Appalachian Trail. "For me the fun is in the camping and the camaraderie at the...
15 Things I Learned in Just 3 Short Days on the Trail, and an Awesome Video…
Last week I got the fortunate opportunity to drive up to Virginia from Florida to pick up my dad who has been in Norfolk for the last 3 months for...
Life After the Appalachian Trail is What You Make of It
I left the Appalachian Trail over two months ago. And I’m here to tell the 70% of you who will join me: it does not suck. On the contrary, life’s pretty awesome...
It’s Time… Gear Time That Is!
It's time... gear time that is! Yes, yes it certainly is. That magical time when I get to share my take on the boat loads of wisdom out there as...
Almost, but not quite yet.
Well its June 1st! And... no I have not started hiking yet. Bear with me though, much has happened in a short amount of time! Here are a couple reasons...
Meet Drew Burnett: The Former Pastor Attempting to Break the Appalachian Trail Speed Record
This June, Drew Burnett will attempt to beat the current speed-record on the Appalachian Trail. With a slight catch: like the man upstairs, he shall rest on the seventh day....
A Different Adventure
Well I suppose this is my last AT entry. I’ve decided to leave the Trail. It was hardly an easy decision, but it is made and I am happy with...
Checkmate, Georgia
And my first 100 miles. I did it! One state down. For the record, it downpoured when I started Georgia, and it downpoured when I left it. Go figure. Bring...