appalachian trail thru hike
NC/TN
As I prepare to enter Virginia I look back at the photos that have captured my Journey thus far. In this entry, I have compiled some of my...
What is Working So Far
I’m starting a long five day break from the trail. I feel both good and bad about doing it. Of course, having time to spend with my family will be...
AT Thru Hike: The Smokies Nearly Killed Me
Rearview Mirror Day one of my Appalachian Trail Thru Hike - I’m feeling and looking fresh with a big smile stamped across my face. I feel a sense of wonder...
Acorn, Ranger and Hostels
Day 41: AT Miles 12.8 -- Bear Garden To Burke’s Garden Hostel I loved the start to my day today. I knew I’d be waiting out the rain so I...
Slackpacking Into Virginia
Day 31: AT Miles 0 -- Zero At The Refuge It has been raining the entire day so far so my decision to take a zero is proving to be...
Ice, Snow and Kenny Powers
Day 26: AT Miles 18.8 -- Flint Mountain to Bald Mountain Shelter The rumors were true. I opened my eyes and there was 2 inches of fresh snow. That would...
Georgia Wrap Up
It has been a challenge finding the time to keep up to date on journaling, so I will wrap up the rest of Georgia in this post. Trail Magic On...
Where to Start?
Where will I start? Maybe a place where there are some trees? Why Harper’s Ferry? OK – So I needed a start date and a direction. Start date is about...
Hot Springs
Day 20: AT Miles 15.5 -- Standing Bear to Roaring Fork Shelter My day started today by walking across the yard to the kitchen where there was already fresh coffee...
Out of the Smokies
Day 15: AT Miles 15.1 -- Fontana Dam to Russell Field Shelter Today I woke up bright and early in the hotel room and got packed up. I wanted to...