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When Life Gives You Lemons

When Life Gives You Lemons

When Life Gives you Lemons... All you can do is just make some lemonade. Memorial Day weekend marks one year from when I made my first steps on the AT for...

May 20, 2017 : Patrick Donahue
Why Am I Hiking

Why Am I Hiking

There’s nothing quite like travel and the outdoors. I got so inspired last year in India while doing a 10-day silent retreat on the Introduction to Buddhism. I do not...

Aug 10, 2016 : Jody Chancey
Maine… it’s the real deal: part 1

Maine… it’s the real deal: part 1

The trail brings so many things to life, you don't realize just how much until you leave the trail.  Maine... Maine was one of those things. Soul Eater meets Maine...

Feb 11, 2016 : Bookie
Life behind the bubble

Life behind the bubble

For me the trail began on April 3rd, an ideal time to start a northbound thru hike. However, aside from the sweeping landscapes and awe inspiring vistas there came something...

Aug 2, 2015 : Reptar
Hiking Through the Pain: Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

Hiking Through the Pain: Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

  Everybody is born with some quit in them, even champions and idols. Excuse the language but in my endeavors (mainly though combat sports) this was termed the “bitch bone”....

Jan 7, 2015 : Wolfgang