After getting a Fine Arts Degree in Photography, I set out and thru hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2013. Upon my return, I landed a job where I got paid to nerd out about gear all day (Thanks REI). A year later I took it one step further into the outdoor retail world and started working for Mountain Crossings at mile 31.7 on the Appalachian Trail in north Georgia. Now I get to live and breathe the AT every single day!
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10 Secret Tips for Thru Hiking the AT
**WARNING** The following post is rated R for strong language! Parental supervision is advised for those who are not comfortable with the mention of
The Appalachian Trail Jams Mixtape!
My last post chronicling the 10 Must Have Songs To Take You To Katahdin spawned a great idea in Zachs wonderful, yet hyper overactive brain. (How
10 Must Have Songs To Take You To Katahdin
Some people fancy the idea of listening to the sounds of nature as they are strolling through the wide wilderness and shun the idea of an iPod or MP3
Danger (And The Fear Of It) On The Appalachian Trail
Are you bringing a gun? A gun?! Ive never even shot a gun! Why does everyone think I should carry a gun?! I can barely pick up my pack as is,
A Deeper Look Into Mountain Crossings: Outfitter, Hostel, New Best Friend
Imagine an oasis in the desert right when you need it most. Okay, maybe a little after when you feel like you need it most because youve never
The Waiting on Spring Series: The Final Check List
The Waiting on Spring Series is a three-part series preparing aspiring thru-hikers for their 2,185 mile journey along the Appalachian Trail. This is
The Waiting on Spring Series: What You Should Know for the First Few Days
The Waiting on Spring Series is a three-part series preparing aspiring thru-hikers for their 2,185 mile journey along the Appalachian Trail. This is
The Waiting on Spring Series: Losses and Gains of Thru Hiking the Appalachian Trail
The Waiting on Spring Series is a three-part series preparing aspiring thru-hikers for their 2,185 mile journey along the Appalachian Trail. This is
SoBo Vs. NoBo Thru Hikers: The Tiny Differences and The Immense Similarities
Fake it til you make it but if they ask, just be honest. Ill admit it. I dont have a journalism degree. Years ago, I briefly wrote for a small
Six Degrees of Suck: A 2013 Thru Hiker Shares Chronological Trials of the Appalachian Trail
While thru hiking the Appalachian Trail will most definitely prove to be one of the single most rewarding experiences of your life, we all know