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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...
I MADE IT TO COLORADO: a retrospective update from the CDT
Hey guys! You may remember me from the ghosts of spring bloggers past. Last time