adventure
The Initial PCT Decision: I Was On A Boat Once
Narrating about my life and what caused me to miss the dirt, sweat, and tears of trekking. I present the roundabout way I committed to thru-hiking the PCT Part...
Post-Appalachian Trail Gear List: My Life in 36L
2,190.9 miles, six months, nine pounds, 36 liters, and now we're here. You guys know that I had a blast falling into the gear vortex and putting together my For...
Going Back to the Trail, This Time Solo
As I stare at this empty page and Trek dashboard I can’t help but think – So much has changed. In my head, I’m the same person that I’ve always...
To Katahdin… and Beyond! We Did It
On Sept. 16, 2018, we summited Mount Katahdin and concluded the most surreal, beautiful, and challenging experience of our lives. The last day felt like a dream. The five-mile stretch...
What Thru-Hiking Has Taught Me About Traveling
I took away a lot of things from my 2016 thru-hike. I have lifelong friends, amazing pictures, an even greater appreciation for the outdoors, and I acquired many life skills...
Epic Floods, Food, and Towns Through Pennsylvania
Rocksylvania, you're more like Rainsylvania. Pennsylvania had been looming in the future of this historic trail, having a reputation for being the most challenging state for many reasons. As
Sunrise, Ice Cream, Swimming: Two Days on Trail
Hiking the AT can be tough. Ya know, living out in the woods with minimal responsibilities and not much to do each day but walk. Thought I would share what...
You May Start Solo, but You’ll Never Walk Alone
"You're going by yourself?" That was the question I got most frequently when I began telling people I was going to hike the Appalachian Trail. I had a multitude of...
Fiddling and the ER: Our Trek Through Southern Virginia
As anyone who has hiked any distance on the AT knows, it’s not all butterflies and chipmunks. Most days are fairly predictable, if not downright boring, filled with endless tunnels...
Pox & Puss Episode #69 – Trail Days 2016 with Asiago and the 2013 Parade
Here it is…the final chapter in our 2016 Trail Days Interviews series. This time we have a quick discussion with Asiago about just how difficult it can be to get...
