Veteran
A Beginner Hikes the CDT Day 92-95 August 1-4
August 1st day 92 I missed This First, I have to say that today is the first day I haven't been in the Air Force or in Air Force ROTC...
A Beginner Hikes the CDT July 23-31 Day 83-91
Day 83 July 23rd Even Easier I had a ten-mile jaunt into the trailhead where supposedly there was enough traffic every day to get an easy hitch into Pinedale. It...
Introduction to a CDT Thru-hike: Prep and Training
Gecko's Overlook on Dante's Trail in the Purgatory Creek Natural Area, San Marcos, Texas. Disabled Veteran Hiking! “Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are
Outdoor Therapy: Navy Veteran Turns to Hiking
US Navy disabled veteran turns to hiking as a method of overcoming depression, PTSD, and other mental health difficulties.
From Tides to Trail : Finding A New Community After Leaving the Military
Mile 460. As I reflect, I left my job in Hawaii over a year and a half ago. It was a hard transition to hang up my Navy uniform and...
Four Days until I’m officially a Warrior Hiker
Whelp, shit just got real! In two days I will meet my fellow Warrior Hikers and in four days I'll be taking my first steps on the Appalachian Trail. About...