"I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived" -Thoreau, AT 2015, PCT 2016
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Two weeks on the trail (207.3 Miles)
After a little over two weeks on the trail I have stopped in Gatlinburg, TN for a much needed rest day. The backpacking trio of Stink Jacket,
Trail Life (137.3 Miles)
As I am again in a hostel escaping the rain I figured this would be a good opportunity to detail a typical day for myself on the AT. 7-8
3 Days of Rain Equals a Stay at Ron Haven’s Budget Inn
Ron Haven, local trail angel from Franklin, NC runs a free shuttle for hikers from the trail to his fine lodging establishments, and its an
The Journey Begins!
This update comes from an Ingles supermarket in Hiawassee, GA. Today I'm taking a much needed nero day (only 3 miles hiking) to relax at the Top of
Journey to the trail
As I write this post I am sitting in a hotel in Ellijay, GA enjoying modern conveniences for one last night. Tomorrow morning I'll head for Amicalola
Last minute Gear List
With less than 48 hours until I hit the trail my gear is finally coming together. I'm most likely missing a crucial piece of gear that will save my
Freaking out man!
Ahh so much to do and only 16 days until Springer... As a chronic procrastinator I require an impending deadline as motivation to get things done.