appalachian trail thru hike
We Have Unfinished Business
I'm missing something... What is this something? Did I not learn my lesson from hiking the Appalachian Trail? Speaking of which... I can't even begin to fumble through my memories...
Those final moments before your dream thru-hike on the AT begins!
Am I really thru-hiking the AT in a few days? I awoke in an instant, fully alert, adrenaline pumping, eyes wide open, and my mind, racing like an Olympic sprinter! ...
Lucky P’s 2023 AT Gear List
Lucky P's 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru Hiking Gear Laying all of my gear out and taking inventory of everything seems simple enough, but it can be one of the...
Backpacking Food: Best Kept Simple
When you tell people you’re moving into the woods, they assume you're going to hunt and gather everything you’ll be eating or
Sobo On The Florida Trail | Eglin Air Force Base, Black Water State Park
Everything Is Wet Like consistently, for the past 70 miles, everything has just been wet. Mostly from condensation. Anyway though, since I last checked in a lot has happened. The...
Unpacking Fears on the Appalachian Trail
Unpacking Fears There is an old saying on trail I love. I think it can be applied to any situation or journey in life. The first time I ever heard...
These Boots Were Made For Walking
One piece of gear that matters the most to me are my FEET! I have lost toenails and endured my share of nasty blisters. In my running days, I once...
Ever Wonder What Its Like To Live In A Trail Town?
As the warm, busy summer days get shorter, the hikers become less. The town quiets, but people still come around, because there’s still beauty to see. One thing that caught...
Who Have I Become?
Who Have I Become? A Concluding Synopsis Post Appalachian Trail That's a great question. The answer is colorful and convoluted and anyone that has accomplished the great task of a...
Stand By Me
"I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was on the AT. Jesus, does anyone?" Story I met Guide, Syrup, and Rocky the day...