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Six Weeks Out – Thoughts And Musings
It's hard to believe I leave for Georgia in six weeks.
Why I’m Hammock Camping On The Appalachian Trail
This post details why I chose to go with a hammock over a tent and will address some of the drawbacks of my choice. If you're interested in using a...
Why am I putting my life on hold to hike the AT in 2021?
While I was researching the various books on the AT, one stood out to me. "Appalachian Trials" by our very own Zach Davis. What makes this book stand out from...
Gear – All the Small Things
All these things are just as integral to getting me to Katahdin as my pack or my hammock. Each piece will have its part to play.
Hiking The Wonderland Trail… almost
When a hike goes to plan, the sun is shining, birds are singing, and rainbows abound… then you wake up. Fact; Some hikes turn into massive dumpster fires. This was...
My First Backpacking Trip
A story of my first backpacking trip and what I can take away from it for my thru hike.
Neels Gap to Fontana Dam: A Trip Report
A trip report from my recent shakedown hike on the Appalachian Trail from Neels Gap to Fontana Dam.
The Process of Postponing a Dream
Unless you've been living under a rock or have the hiking style of Grandma Gatewood, you've no doubt noticed that many hikers are lamenting having to postpone their thru-hikes as...
Standing Bear to Hot Springs, NC – Coronavirus Update
Today will have some tough climbs and a more than the usual number of breaks. I leave Standing Bear and almost immediately begin a tough climb. During the ascent I...
Time Will Come: Processing and Accepting “Failure”
This article is for anyone who didn’t make it. Not to the final mile on Katahdin or Springer, but to mile zero to start such a sought-after journey.