appalachian trail
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...
Stories From The Trail Two-fer: Blackalachian and Physical Training
Blackalachian on The Underground Railroad Trail Most notable for calling attention to the Discord for one of our Join our community AND support the show! Blackalachian on Instagram Reptar
The Subtle Art of Successful Hitchhiking
Have you passed a hitchhiker and just kept going? Did the thought of stopping, offering a ride or support ever cross your mind? Or did you have somewhere else to...
A Return to Writing as Grief Evolves
About four years ago, I made my debut on the Appalachian Trials blogger page, with fiery optimism and about zero experience. I posted, irregularly at best, while I "prepared" to...
How My Thru-Hike Ended-Georgia
Georgia (Nov. 10 - Nov. 14) 78 miles, five days It was an extremely long five days in the 14th and final state. Crossing into Georgia immediately meant the finish line was near...
Happy Hiking In Tennessee and North Carolina
Tennessee/North Carolina (Oct. 21 to Nov. 10) 388 miles, 21 days *The trail runs through this section in a complicated zig-zagging method between North Carolina and Tennessee as if only...
You Can Walk Anywhere as Long as You’ve Got the Time
Well, here goes nothing, huh? In about four months time I am attempting a northbound thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. Sometimes it feels hard to say out loud, like you...
Keeping Motivated in Tough Times – Southern Virginia
Southern Virginia (Oct. 16 - Oct. 21) 86 miles, six days (Atkins to Damascus) Day 111: Mile 1,645 I left off the last post checking into the Atkins Comfort Inn....
