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As The Thru-Hiker World Turns
Happy Summer Solstice and World Naked Hiking Day! Hope everyone is enjoying their days and not getting too sunburned if you're out there hiking in your birthday suit. It's been...
Why I Love Hiking Culture
Hikers are a unique breed. They come in many forms and from many different backgrounds. There are day hikers, and overnight backpackers, thru hikers and hikertrash. But although each...
How My Dog Survived a Thru-Hike With Me: Keeping Them Healthy
I dashed down the trail trying to beat the setting sun. My dog, No Shame was 20 feet ahead of me excited about the sudden increase in pace. The switchbacks...
Only Three More Days
Three days from now I will summit Katahdin again. This time I will take Hunt Trail (the Appalachian Trail in Baxter State Park). The following day, I will head south to...
The Dirt on the Trail: Chapter 4.5
I was super stoked! I've been stuck at home recovering for nearly 3 weeks now from my stress fracture, and I got out of the house to visit Frisbee and...
Episode #63 – On Top of Old Smoky
We're back and stuff gets real! Fires! Stitcher, The Trek. @PoxAndPuss on
Day 15…Skipping Right Along
Start: Bailey Gap Shelter, mile 658.6 End: Campsite mile 676 Miles: 17.4 Total Miles: 174.1 I'm trying something new since I'm sooooo far behind...a short daily-ish post. Still,
3 Topics Every Thru Hiker Can’t Stop Talking About
When you remove yourself from society and throw yourself in the wilderness for 6 months or so to attempt a thru hike, a lot goes out the window. This includes:...
Major Tom to Ground Control…
If there's one thing I've learned from this hike so far, it's that I am not in control. I can't stop people from getting injured. I can't change the rugged...
From Deli Hopping to the Agony Grind: A Wild Hike through New York
I've got to hand it to New York. There is nothing mundane about hiking through this flamboyant state. Unconventional, sure. But boring? Not even a chance! Here are some...