thru-hikers
Torn between Excitement and Fear
With only a short time remaining before the start of my thru-hike, I can no longer ignore the truth. The endless months of fantasizing and dreaming have given way to...
10 Motivational Quotes from the Pacific Crest Trail
Not every day on the Pacific Crest Trail is easy. Some days you will be uncomfortable, tired, in pain, dehydrated, freezing cold or just plain bored. You will of course...
The Frugal Thru Hiker: A Few Tips on How to Stretch the Dollar on the Trail
A short, fun guide on how to pinch pennies during a thru hike when it comes to getting clean, food resupply, gear, shelter, and more!
Day Hiker / Section Hiker / Thru Hiker: Can You Tell the Difference?
A funny look at the differences between Day Hikers, Section Hikers, and Thru Hikers.
I’m Hiking Because…
Exploring the many reasons why so many people decide to pursue a thru hike or a long distance section hike.
Congratulations to These 2016 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers (9.27.16 Edition)
Oh. Snap. As you probably know, we do our best 'round these parts to shine a spotlight on the incredible accomplishment of our AT friends. We thought it's time to do the same...
Congratulations to These 2016 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers (9.23.16 Edition)
Oh. Snap. As you probably know, we do our best 'round these parts to shine a spotlight on the incredible accomplishment of our AT friends. We thought it's time to do the same...
Gimme Shelter: The Pros & Cons of Sleeping in Shelters on the Appalachian Trail
What factors make the shelters along the Appalachian Trail completely desirable... and avoidable.
“Riding in Trucks with Boys”: A Beginner’s Guide to Hitchhiking
Some fun safety tips, techniques, and advice on hitching that I have picked up along the AT.
Out of Retirement
Many of the retired hikers on the Appalachian Trail said they were jealous of me for getting to thru-hike so young. I was 22 years old, just out of college, thru-hiking a trail so...