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The Metamorphosis: From Jenn to Sgt. Moth Balls
Jenn weighed 134lbs the day she started the trail. Sgt Moth Balls weighs 126lbs. Jenn's average daily mileage in the beginning was 13 to 18 miles. Sgt Moth Balls averages...
Sleep System Upgrades: Quilt or Mummy Bag
I have come to the point where I needed(wanted) to upgrade my sleep system. My old broken zipper "30 degree" synthetic bag has treated me right for many years, but it's...
Trail Food: Chapul Cricket Flour Bars
One trend I have noticed with most long distance hikers is a lack of healthy eating habits on the trail. Most hikers "survive" on a diet of sodium fortified nutrient...
Almost Out of Pennsylvania! (Pennsyl-ROCKS-YA)
Unofficially Halfway We hiked into Harper's Ferry, West Virginia on July 2nd. Harper's Ferry is the unofficial halfway point - it is the town in which a thru-hiker...
Lyme, Trails ‘n Tails and the Great Beyond
"Life is not a matter of holding good cards,but sometimes playing a poor hand as well." - Jack London Since the end of May my days have ranged anywhere from...
Rocky Situations and Statelines
Today is my first official zero day. Yes, I've taken zero days for my family, Trail Days, and aquablazing. Yes, I've stayed in trail towns, but nerod in and out...
Month Three
Here are a few more day's trail updates. Thank you for all of the support! Day 61 - VA-42 to Chestnut Knob Shelter Miles: 11.6 Everyone had a slow start...
Month Two (Part 2)
Here's the next set of trail updates. Enjoy! Day 46 - Roan High Knob Shelter to Doll Flats Miles: 13.3 Boy, was I right! Last night was the coldest night...
Month Two (Part 1)
Howdie, y’all! (hmm, maybe I’m spending a tad too much time in the south…) I know it’s been FOREVER since I posted, but apparently the south doesn’t believe in reliable...
Glasgow to Waynesboro – Completely FLAT!
View from Spy Rock Glasgow and Waynesboro are two very hiker friendly towns - and therefore, hard to escape. Free camping, friendly locals, hiker boxes and FOOD! Well, every town...