Appalachian Trail Blog
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...
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...
Wild Walking Through the Smokies and Beyond
Hey, y'all! Long time, no blog. Busy out here, ya know, living this grueling life with all these responsibilities. Like walking, eating, sleeping, repeat. But much has occurred since then,...
Who Dat Hiking?
Who's crazy enough to do this? Some of you reading this probably are curious why someone would want to leave the comforts of regular life to go walk in the...
The Sum of My Life On My Back
A few years back, after one of my backpacking trips out west with the bro and pops, I went to the local REI to check out some gear. While I...
Want to Get Over a Breakup? Plan a Thru-Hike
As my Appalachian Trail thru-hike approaches one of the most common questions I am asked is, why are you doing this? I’ve brainstormed several captivating responses to this question, but...
We’re Georgia Bound
Today’s the day. Sitting at 28,000 feet, looking back and forth between the sunrise over the landscape below and my other half sleeping on his stuff sack beside me. We’re...
