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Irma Affects Home, Crossing Into New Hampshire, Mile 1800
NOBOs and Tough Times Making (S)miles Northbound bubbles have been springing up everywhere as town hubs and shelters are continuing to fill with more than the weekend section hiker.
Pine Grove Furnace, A Tiny Trail Angel, and Enjoying Southern PA
Hi Gina, I told you there would be a blog about our adventure and your being such a cool trail angel. As we walked past the 1100-mile marker, the day...
Cue Vanessa Carlton – 1000 Miles and Harper’s Ferry
Dear Diary, I may have gone a little mad from the Rollercoaster. Who thought that was a good idea? The black dot is a bear. I was FAR away. "Pink...
NOBO or Bust? Barefoot Weighs His Options
I have gotten back on the Appalachian Trail after the tumultuous trials of broken toes, fallen heroes and July 4th shenanigans. I headed back into the Shenandoah National Park and...
McAfee, Care Packages, Butts, and Zeroes
700 miles. I jumped the gun in assuming I'd be anywhere near the halfway point. Side quests, Trail Days and a strong desire to visit every trail town or rush...
Idyllwild to Big Bear: Portraits from the PCT.
Before I started the PCT, I thought I was going to be blogging so much more. I thought I would constantly be posting my thoughts and funny stories, my hardships...
The Barefoot Hiker Survives Franklin, the NOC, Fontana Dam
Laundry and a Six-Pack of Franklin Brewery at Nantahala Outdoor Center Fontana Lake and Views from the Hilton were unparalleled. How could I not stay? Trail Angel Keeks at the...
Week 1: The Fellowship and The Four Trials
Preaching Rock Outlook with Planner, left, Nate at center, and me, Barefoot. What an incredible week as I enter Day 11. I had a fun week of 100 miles to...
The Barefoot Hiker Begins His AT Thru-Hike
Hi, folks. It's the Barefoot Hiker. I wanted to update folks on the craziness of this last week. I am finally on the trail. Getting Started On March...
What’s in a Name? How They Earned Their Trail Names
Many hikers earn unique trail names while hiking. These can be funny names; Bear for having a loud snore or hearty appetite. Others stick when a person does something quirky or...