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At Least I Got the Sierras Done…
I’m 98 days into my SOBO thru-hike, and there are many things I’m proud of: I was able to walk continuously through Washington and Oregon. I’ve been able to enjoy...
A Little Rainy Luck and a Send-Off
I've heard it's good luck for it to rain on your first night of the AT. I suppose it's assurance of your safe arrival in Maine when it pours. The...
First Day Jitters and Tornadoes
Day one brought a lot of emotions. I woke up excited and nervous. As I made my way to Amicalola Falls to sign in, the nerves gave way to happiness...
Plan Your Dive, Dive Your Plan
At 6:30 a.m. the sound of the storm drags me from under the thin film of sleep I have struggled to wrap myself in all night.
Trail Dispatch: Diamonds on the Soles
Author's note: All credit due to Paul for the title. Skip to the end for the audio. Awah awah aahhhh... This first report on my AT trek follows my first...
Storms Pass – Leaving Vermont
Mud has been a serious problem for my adventures through Vermont with rainy days being plentiful and tiring. Body pains and a week-long stint in Rutland put me behind the...
East Coast Hiking: Weather and Clothing During The Warmer Seasons
Despite the warmer weather that comes with spring and summer, it is still essential to be prepared in order to enjoy a safe outing.
A tale from Mt.Washington
The air was cold as I awoke on the hard wood floor wiping the sleep from my eyes to greet the morning. Fellow hikers stirred in the dining area of...
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...
Shakedown! Neither Wind nor Rain nor Dark of Night…
We can acknowledge that our families and friends think we're crazy to be attempting this journey. For those of us with little or no experience, this becomes a perception of total insanity in their