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100 Appalachian Trials in the 100 Mile Wilderness
The Wilderness is devoid of the luxuries of the south that include "switchbacks," "drainage ditches," "paved roads to food," and "bridges over rivers".
Virginia is…NOT FLAT
Virginia gets talked about a lot. For good reason, after all it DOES contain the most AT miles of any state. However, there seems to be a whole lot of...
The Metamorphosis Begins: Becoming a Thru Hiker (again)
Friday, May 20th. Just another random Friday for most people. You were probably eagerly awaiting getting off work to have a few drinks, or perhaps had plans to go to...
300 Miles: A Little Rain. A Little Rocks. And Lots Of Myles.
2016 Flip Flop: SNP to ME/SNP to GA Soon after reaching the 200 milestone, I painstakingly picked my way through a flag-marked, lichen-encrusted boulder field that is the Appalachian Trail...
200 Miles: Hair. Hostels. Fellow Flip Floppers.
Either my hair stylist (and I use that job title in the loosest possible sense when it comes to my coif) cut my hair in such a way that my...
Why Flip-Flopping Will Increase Your Chances for a Successful Thru-Hike
Only one in four potential thru-hikers make it. Double your odds and hike your own hike by considering a flip-flop thru-hike! There are so many benefits to an alternative hike...
Alternative Thru-Hikes on the Appalachian Trail
Tired of rush hour traffic? Tired of standing in line for everything. Did Black Friday crowds get you down? Planning an escape to the Appalachian Trail to get away from...