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The Metamorphosis: From Jenn to Sgt. Moth Balls
Jenn weighed 134lbs the day she started the trail. Sgt Moth Balls weighs 126lbs. Jenn's average daily mileage in the beginning was 13 to 18 miles.
Rocky Situations and Statelines
Today is my first official zero day. Yes, I've taken zero days for my family, Trail Days, and aquablazing. Yes, I've stayed in trail towns, but nerod
I Hate the Idea of You: The Challenge
We made it to Harpers Ferry and I almost cried! After checking in with the ATC, we shuttled ahead for trail magic in Maryland. The next morning was
Hiker Trash Turned River Rats
The idea of aquablazing has intrigued me from the start. It seemed like something that would be a nice change of pace to break up the hike a little
Let Me Tell You About The Bears And The Bees
Sometimes, I wish that when I started my thru-hike, I had known nothing about the trail. The hikers that have never stepped foot on the trail seemed
Lost in Virginia
This post is extremely embarrassing to write, but this short story has to be told.... First off, I'm a pretty cocky hiker. I used to take pride in
To Answer Your Questions…
This post is more for my friends and family as opposed to the hiker world. Every time I call my mom, she has a question about how I do this or how I
Trail Days and Sadness
I've been limbo in Damascus since Wednesday. It has been an interesting experience. I'm in the minority age range when it comes to thru-hikers. Most
What Lies Ahead
I'm out of The Smokies. I spent a night on top of Max Patch and watched the sunset and sunrise for my best friend's birthday. I consumed a bacon
Just a mile, mile and a half…
I've been on the trail for 2 weeks now. I hit mile 200 yesterday, and getting off trail and having a night on the town seemed necessary. We