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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
SOBO Resupply Spreadsheet
When it comes to the nitty gritty details of resupply, understandably it can be a bit overwhelming. Fortunately for us all, I have an anal retentive father who loves spreadsheets....
Restin’ in Rawlins with a Welcome Zero
Wyoming has been changing every day as I walk farther away from Colorado. The state border may be a mere line in the dirt but it builds the spirit. Mexico...
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
Ruck Review: Getting Ready for a Long Distance Hike
When I was preparing to hike the Pacific Crest Trail last year, I was looking for any information that I could get. It was my first long distance hike and...
Update 3: Going Stoveless
The main topic that’s been on my mind while preparing for my big hike (other than gear) is food. I have decided to go stoveless, meaning I will be relying...
Trail Food: Steve’s Paleo Goods
I've noticed two trends over the last several years. An increase in folks interested in long distance backpacking and an increase in people caring more about what food they are...
Pacific Crest Trail Resupply Guide
It’s that time again: Time for this year’s PCT class to plan their resupply. Last year, around this time, I was dehydrating apples and beef in a panic, flipping through...
Ramen, 40’s, and “That Love”
The first half of the A.T. was a new experience for me. It was my first long distance hike and I was NOT used to packing lightweight nutritious food. I...
8 Thoughts on Appreciating Your Resupply Buddy
Let’s hear it for Resupply Buddies. They are often the silent partner in your thru-hike. For some crazy reason, they have let you rope them into 4-5 months of devoting...
