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We Heard the Call, We Answered… Now What?
There is a particular day in every aspiring thru-hiker's life where we suddenly heard the call of the wild, or for me in particular, Katahdin's
Farewell, For Now
I am writing this during a four hour long Greyhound layover in New York City...too far from the trail for my taste. The sky has a sickly yellow glow,
Smiles Over Miles
Approximately two hundred and fifty miles in to a flip-flop attempt and I am in a love/hate relationship with the Appalachian Trail. So much has
Rollercoastin’
It started sunny and bright. I said my goodbyes to my mother and set off south on the bridge over the Shenandoah River. The "shame-down" at the
Completely Normal Last Minute Preparations Prior To A Thru-Hike…Right?
I am writing this late at night on my laptop from my parents' Appalachian farm. My black lab snoozes at my feet and I can hear owls hooting in the
A Trek With A Purpose: To Spread the Magic Beyond the AT
My first ever time receiving trail magic was also on my first failed shakedown hike. I got a late start on my first day, did not stop for water,
On Letting Go
I believe I've always hated it, the act of going to town. The incessant noise. The smoky smell of exhaust. And why is everyone in such a
The Class of 2017: All Geared Up, Ready to Trek, and Here’s Why
The number one question every prospective thru-hiker gets asked during their preparations is, WHY? Why would you ever want to spend the majority
Pre-Trail Life, Gear Thoughts, and Other Various Ramblings…
Let's talk about pre-trail life for a minute. I mean really get down to the honest, gritty, details. As in all of those late nights spent in front a
Daily Appalachian Mountain Life
As some of you who follow my posts may already know, I was raised deep in the Appalachian Mountains. I guess you could say I'm a resident Appalachian