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Everything Wonderland
I dusted off the old gear. My Salomons and trekking poles were caked with mud from taking them up Mount Leconte. My Sawyer Mini was in desperate need
Wondering about Wonderland
Greetings! It's been a while.... a long while. Maybe it's because I got rejected for a John Muir Trail permit everyday for 6 weeks straight last
Important Safety Tips for Hiking with Little Kids
I'm a big believer in starting children out at a young age in activities. This is so they can mold their lives and decide for themselves what they
Dogs and Trails
Twiggy is my favorite hiking buddy. She is pretty well behaved, she's fast, and she really doesn't complain much about anything (unless I leave her
What is Normal?
It took Durpadur and I 2 hitches to get down I-95 to Portland. I thought it would take longer than that, so I gave us 2 days to do it. That just
Save The Best For Last…
The Katahdin Streams Campground was extremely busy on September 6th. I found myself checking in with the ranger at 7 a.m. She assigned me with number
100 Miles of Nothing… and Everything
Getting to the 100 mile wilderness was very emotional for me. It meant that I had about 115 miles left. I stayed at Shaw's hostel, which was
MAINE!!! The First 10 Miles Tell a Story
I pretty much ran to Maine. The last few miles of New Hampshire seemed to drag on and on. I was a little too eager to see that wobbly wooden sign
She’ll Either Kiss You On The Lips, Or Kick You When You’re Down
Mother nature.... the trail.... you never know what she is going to do. She'll either give you terrain that is soft enough for bare feet or she will
Therapy on the Trail
There is a chill in the Vermont morning air. It reminds me of leaves changing. It reminds me of football season. It reminds me of my favorite time of