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Why the AT?
You've heard about the white blazes. You've seen the pictures of breathtaking views taken from mountaintops. You know about the rocks and the rain
A Hike Too Short – Walking a Section One Year After Katahdin
Every time I passed a white blaze I felt a mix of emotions. In a way, being on the trail again was a lot like visiting the town I grew up in after being gone for so long. Everything was where it was supposed to be, but it all looked different.
Wilderness Safety: The Whistle
I have one of those bright orange plastic whistles clipped to the shoulder of my pack. It's been there for years. I give it a quiet little puff every couple weeks when I remember it's there, just to test it out. It was time to use it for real.
Has anyone ever…? (Talking through the pre-hike jitters)
A sixty-something woman with an army blanket and sneakers did it. A blind guy did it. Multiple double-amputees have done it. Diabetes, cancer, hemophilia, dementia, mania and depression have all finished the trail. You can too.
Somewhere In The Middle
You don't even know what day it is, that's how far into the zone you are.
Don’t Tread on Me: The Eastern Newt
It's that time again. The trillium are blooming, mayapple are opening like umbrellas and the mountain laurel are dropping tiny teacups onto the
6 Ways to NOT Annoy Your Fellow Hikers
Practice Leave No Trace This one is so obvious that most of you cant believe its even in the list. The only concept pounded into our pre-hike
Zero Day
If you think taking a zero means doing nothing, you're in for a surprise.
What Surprised You? Physical Changes
Regardless of what changes on the inside, your outside is about to take a beating. You know that, right? Unless you're already an ultramarathoner or some kind of genetic freak, you're not going to have the same body you started with.
What Surprised You? Wanting to Quit
I'll walk my feet off. I'll drag my bloody stumps up Katahdin by my fingernails if I have to.