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Hakuna Matata and Flip-Flop Hikes: Pumbaa Returns to the Trail

Hakuna Matata and Flip-Flop Hikes: Pumbaa Returns to the Trail

“Hakuna Matata. It means no worries.” – The Lion King ⸻ I’m Back! We are back on trail, baby! I picked up around mile 355, just north of Erwin, Tennessee,...

May 9, 2025 : Pumba
Seeking New Trail Name

Seeking New Trail Name

When you are dubbed with a trail name, it's a badge of honor that you carry for the rest of the trail. And yet here I am, leaving my trail...

Feb 25, 2025 : George Gristina
Behind Trail Names: Average Joe or Super Hero?

Behind Trail Names: Average Joe or Super Hero?

I don't reckon I'll ever get comfortable hearing, "Oh, I heard about you" after introducing myself, but strangely enough switching out my very average given name, the name I've answered...

Jul 23, 2018 : Rachel Poole
The Barefoot Hiker Begins His AT Thru-Hike

The Barefoot Hiker Begins His AT Thru-Hike

Hi, folks. It's the Barefoot Hiker. I wanted to update folks on the craziness of this last week. I am finally on the trail.     Getting Started On March...

Apr 5, 2017 : Jeremy Gottschalk
Hostels are Magic – I’ll keep going

Hostels are Magic – I’ll keep going

Hostels are truly magical places. I'd heard that before. But you really have to experience it to understand it. I still cried a lot - I'm particularly weepy and homesick...

Mar 19, 2014 : Sarah (Ent)