Pearisburg
Southern Virginia is NOT Flat!
Through the first part of my AT hike I frequently heard “Virginia is flat.” I beg to differ! Southern Virginia offered some significant elevation challenges combined with onerous rocks! My...
How to Section Hike Virginia II: Pearisburg to Daleville
Section Hiking Virginia on the Appalachian Trail Pearisburg to Daleville At-a-Glance Distance: 92 miles Terrain type: A mixture of ridge walking, woodlands, and farmland, with some major elevation
How to Section Hike Virginia: Damascus to Pearisburg
Section Hiking the Appalachian Trail in Virginia: The Southern Section At-a-Glance Distance: 166 miles Terrain type: A mixture of high mountain balds, woodlands, ridge walking, and
It’s About the Smiles and the 500 Miles – Marion, VA to Harpers Ferry, WV: Part 1
Firebone Campsite Our plan was to shuttle into Marion to resupply and then get back out to continue hiking. But first, we needed a refuel at the Pizza Hut buffet...
Virginia, Virginia, Virginia
Days 48 to 52 were all above 17 miles, around which I seem to be pretty comfortable now. It feels pretty awesome to crank out an 18 mile day and...
Coco and Magnus — Days 60 through 65 — Zip Line, Sunrise, and a Bath
Friends! Magnus and I are a mere two miles shy of the 1/3 mark of the Appalachian Trail. I would like to mention that of the three companies we have...
Coco and Magnus – Days 47 through 59 – Snackpacking, Ponies, and Four Day Weekend
Hello! Since we've seen each other last, Magnus and I have hiked 165.2 miles. Approximately 150 of those miles didn't involve a single shower. Yay? I am grateful for the...