Evan Johnson

Evan is a writer and photographer based in Vermont.

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Eat the Ghost: Confronting the Trail Mind-Set

Eat the Ghost: Confronting the Trail Mind-Set

The trail turned my mind into a curious child, bored with the toys in his room, who decides to venture up into the darkened attic, where he starts opening boxes.

Jul 17, 2018 : Evan Johnson
Things That Didn’t Break: Gear That Goes the Distance

Things That Didn’t Break: Gear That Goes the Distance

At times it felt like I was waiting for the other shoe to drop; that at any moment, some ancient trickster god would look through their portal and say, "Oh this guy? Yeah, let's screw his day way up."

Jul 5, 2018 : Evan Johnson
Reflections in Monson on the Trail Through Maine

Reflections in Monson on the Trail Through Maine

It is a cool, wet morning at Shaw's in Monson, ME, and the cleanup from breakfast has begun in earnest as the household lurches with full bellies

Jun 25, 2018 : Evan Johnson
Photo Gallery: Passage through the White Mountains

Photo Gallery: Passage through the White Mountains

If you'd like to experience an approximation of the wind on top of Mount Adams, hand a friend a sledgehammer and have them swing it at your chest.

Jun 13, 2018 : Evan Johnson
Restful Days at Home, Recharging Body and Soul

Restful Days at Home, Recharging Body and Soul

The snow has melted, the trees have leafed-out and the black flies are out and biting with a vengeance. I have walked so far and found myself right here. Again.  

May 16, 2018 : Evan Johnson
Meet Maria, a Comforting Angel for Weary Hikers

Meet Maria, a Comforting Angel for Weary Hikers

There are many trail angels between Georgia and Maine, but only one Maria McCabe.

May 15, 2018 : Evan Johnson
Sweet Dreams Are Made of These

Sweet Dreams Are Made of These

If my muscles and joints have gotten the time to rest, I can usually shuffle onward in the morning.

May 5, 2018 : Evan Johnson
Plan Your Dive, Dive Your Plan

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.

Apr 19, 2018 : Evan Johnson
Trail Dispatch: Diamonds on the Soles

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

Apr 5, 2018 : Evan Johnson