appalachian trail
Steph’s AT Hike, Days 21-25: Near Fontana Dam to Bluff Mtn
Day 21 Near Walker Gap to Fontana Village 5.2 miles Due to my big mileage the day before, today was a shorter hiking day for me. The AT in this...
Stories from the Trail: Tyler “Hiking Prodigy” Lau, First Person of Color to Hike Calendar Triple Crown
Raising Awareness Triple Crown Style Some trail names demand a backstory, while others need no explanation. When you meet someone called Billy Goat or Legend, for instance, it's safe to...
Steph’s AT Hike Days 14-20: Franklin, NC, to Fontana Dam
Days 14 and 15: Franklin, NC, 0.0 Miles After wildly rough weather the previous night, and in an attempt to help out my feet, I made the decision to take...
No Virginia, That’s Not a Wolf
After a late start out of Gorham and the 12-mile haul over Mount Hayes, Cascade and the Trident peaks, crossing mucky bog bridges, and a final scramble over downed trees...
Things (Mostly Animals) I Hope to See While Hiking
Appalachia and the Appalachian Mountains host some of the most interesting ecology and geology in the United States. Here I highlight five awesome things I hope to find/see/take a photo...
A Little Rainy Luck and a Send-Off
I've heard it's good luck for it to rain on your first night of the AT. I suppose it's assurance of your safe arrival in Maine when it pours. The...
Why Overpreparing for a Thru-Hike Is Overrated
I’d say we’re all pretty lucky. We’re lucky to be hiking in a time when there are comprehensive and yearly updated guidebooks, water reports, and GPS apps at our fingertips,...
The End of My Walk Has Been Hard to Sum Up
Hey all, It has been a long time since my last post. Good thing this isn't my job, cause I would have missed a few deadlines. I had a feeling...
Depression, Surgeries, and Regeneration
Well hello there, Trek folk! I must say, it has been over a year since I last updated this blog. I feel guilty about letting it go to the wayside,...
Calendar Year Triple Crown: 8,000 Miles, 3 Trails, 1 Year
Pacific Crest Trail: ~ 2,700 miles Continental Divide Trail: ~ 3,100 miles Appalachian Trail: ~ 2,200 miles 8,000 miles. Three trails. One year. To start, I will be kicking off...
