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A Solo Sobo Experience On The Florida Trail
Packing up the last of my things, I’m reminded of a familiar feeling. A feeling that I’ve had two times before. It’s a dreamy feeling, like I’m walking on another...
My Scariest Moment on the Appalachian Trail
A harrowing tale of getting caught alone in a midnight thunderstorm while camping on the exposed summit of Cheoah Bald, just south of the Smokies.
Pamola’s Wrath: Hiker Safety During Summer Storms
Summertime along the Appalachian Trail means frequent thunderstorms, an occasion to experience terrifying beauty, but especially, to engage in safe practices. Every year, according to the National
How to Survive a Thunderstorm on the Trail
PCT mile 1076.65. Carson Pass Hwy 88, Northern California, on a beautiful sunny afternoon, late September. After a great lunch outside the ranger station, the rangers on duty warn me about...
Two Toenails down, 500 Miles to Go.
Well, yesterday I slipped down a small rock face. The rain had just picked up again, the granite was extra slippery, and my trekking poles failed. Down I went, my...