Thru hiking with a dog

Day 119: It Could Have Been Worse

Day 119: It Could Have Been Worse

Today’s hike called for 20.6 miles of trail and nearly 5,000-feet of total climbing, most of which occurred in the first 10 miles during the ascent of Glastenbury Mountain. FarOut...

Aug 16, 2023 : Jon
Day 118: Old Friends

Day 118: Old Friends

Since the trees leafed out and the spring flowers faded, it’s been a lot of the same view. Some of my friends who quit their thru hikes blamed the trail’s...

Aug 15, 2023 : Jon
My First Days on (and off) the Appalachian Trail

My First Days on (and off) the Appalachian Trail

It couldn’t have started better.  Dixie and I departed Duluth via rental car and arrived in Kennesaw, Ga., the next day. My friend Patrick picked us up and brought us...

Mar 23, 2018 : Pete Bromen