north carolina
Don’t Count The Winter Out
It's always a bummer in the East after the leaves have fallen, but the winter hikes can bring some great rewards! Growing up in California, I had never heard of...
Great Southeastern Loop: Shining Rock Section
The Art Loeb Trail. Wow. What do I say. I feel like the Art Loeb Trail was built entirely as a challenge trail. It's not comfortable. It's got long dry...
Equipment and the Smokies.
My Equipment I'd like to start off talking about my tent. Boundless Camping Denali 2 person Tent, List $193 sale price $125. 65 oz. This is a small tent if...
Two Weeks on the Appalachian Trail
135 miles on the Appalachian Trail There have been trials and a lot of misdirection. Even though there are blazes all over the place I still sometimes get confused. The...
Can Bears Trip When They Run?
When hiking the Appalachian Trail, all kinds of thoughts pop into my head. Seemingly random thoughts that make no sense half the time. Maybe it's the exhaustion of the steep...
The Beginning of Something Special
Hello to everyone out there on The Trek. I'm Zach, longtime follower, first-time blogger here. In 2007 Andrew Skurka completed the 6,875 Mile Great Western Loop, and with respect to...
Neels Gap to Fontana Dam: A Trip Report
A trip report from my recent shakedown hike on the Appalachian Trail from Neels Gap to Fontana Dam.
Steph’s AT Hike, Days 21-25: Near Fontana Dam to Bluff Mtn
Overview of days 21-25 of Steph’s Appalachian Trail hike, from near Fontana Dam to Bluff Mountain, NC.
Steph’s AT Hike Days 14-20: Franklin, NC, to Fontana Dam
Trail journal from Days 14-20 on the AT: Franklin, NC to Fontana Dam
100 Miles and 100 Smiles!
So far North Carolina has treated me well. The first 100 miles have tested me physically and mentally but I’m still going strong! Getting to Know Myself I’ve finally started...