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Privilege and Thru-Hiking: Food for Thought
I've done a mountain of research in the past few months preparing for my March thru-hike start date. This research has allowed me to observe some trends in the outdoor...
Stunning Views and New Friends
Hi, folks, for the second time this evening. Its gonna be a shorter post than usual, thanks to my previous post about safety on the trail. That means only 8,000...
Heres Why I Wont Get Lost on the AT
Recently, a woman from our city became separated from her daughter during just a short walk in the woods in the Smokies. Like many, I was carefully watching the...
Bad Case of the Pennsylvania Blues
Northbounders are susceptible to the Virginia Blues, and although my symptoms may be similar, I'm experiencing them in a different state. While it's not Lyme disease or a twisted ankle,...
How to Prepare/Train for a 2,000 Mile Thru-Hike?
How does Michael plan to prepare for his AT thru-hike? He doesn't. I know a lot of people do a lot of things to prepare for a thru-hike. As this...
1,100 Miles, and Why It Doesnt Matter if I Finish
Pinning my happiness on Springer is a recipe for disappointment. I plan to enjoy today first.
One Thousand Miles Later: Celebrations and Reflections
Finally hit 1,000 miles! Lets talk celebrations and reflect on the journey so far.
Which Blaze Color Are You?
I had just descended The Priesta 4,062-foot tall mountain in Nelson County, VA. The previous night I had camped at the Priest Shelter, famous for the confessional shelter journal. I...
Shall We? Yes, Let Us Shall
When I was 13 years old, I ran away from home for three whole days. As I stated in my bio, I was born and raised in Washington state. I...
After Four Weeks, Hitting My Stride and Still Loving It
Its wonderful when it feels like everything is clicking along smoothly. Thats how I feel tonight while reflecting on the past seven days Ive been on the trail for...