thruhiking
96 Days | You Want Me to Finish the PCT in What?
A red flag appeared on my email box gently alerting me to a new message. I opened my inbox fully expecting a spam message or perhaps a new recipe to...
Pox & Puss Episode #70 – Eavesdropping with Dan Koeppel
In this episode we talk with Dan Koeppel about his article The Legend of Baltimore Jack in Outside magazine. Dan was searching for an article to write for Outside when...
Over the Hump!
We conquer the last of the difficult terrain, summit mountains in thunderstorms, and enjoy a cabin in the woods by ourselves!
Reflecting on Washington
As I sit in this cafe attached to the hostel I’m staying at in Portland, I’m crunching on a toasted everything bagel, sipping my black coffee, and the Chili Peppers...
Sweet Monkey on the Long Trail: Journey’s End to Route 15
First five days of adventure from Canada headed SOBO toward Massachusetts!
Ten Days from the Beginning
I've repacked my backpack somewhere close to 50 times by now. Changed gear and went on smaller hikes to test it out. I've spent hours pouring over logistics and putting...
Why Overpreparing for a Thru-Hike Is Overrated
Taking on a great outdoor adventure like the Appalachian or Pacific Crest Trail means navigating a world of blog posts, YouTube channels, and gear lists that can make planning overwhelming....
Depression, Surgeries, and Regeneration
Well hello there, Trek folk! I must say, it has been over a year since I last updated this blog. I feel guilty about letting it go to the wayside,...
Why Did I Not Know This Sooner? Hiker Hindsight
"Why did no one tell me about this?!?" The number of times I asked this question during my thru-hike was more then I thought it would have been. Know that...
Maximal Miles in Minimal Footwear: My AT Thru-Hike in Barefoot Shoes
Over 2,190 miles of coiled roots, sharp rocks, loose gravel, thick mud, slick leaves, snow past my knees, sheets of ice, wobbly wooden boards, river fords, and seemingly never-ending climbs...
