A Florida resident, Josh has backpacked in Florida and Alabama prior to committing to the Appalachian Trail. As a graphic designer and former competitive gamer (Major League Gaming), the outdoor trails are a reprieve from all things digital and a sanctuary to recharge creative energy. Rather than make this just a personal experience, his desire is to make each step across the countryside benefit a worthy cause touching the lives of other people in a positive way. To that end, Josh founded the #HikeWithHeart movement while preparing to hike the Georgia section of the Appalachian trail in 2017, backpacking the first 80+ charity miles for Hike With Heart. Instagram: @HikeWithHeart
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My First Encounter with a Charging Cord Monster
The approach to the Great Smoky Mountains was full of good food, social time with my fellow hikers and the place I met my first charging cord monster. Plus, Fontana Dam is epic!
False Alarm: When My Emergency Electronics Fail
When I tell people I hike long distance, I am often asked safety-related questions, like Do you carry a gun? or Do you have a satellite device for
When You Fall for the Trail, Literally
There's something magnificent about spending time outdoors. As a hiker, there are moments when you fall for the trail. You might witness a stunning
Tropic Thunder on the AT
When I say "tropic thunder," I'm not talking about the comedy; I'm talking about the real thing. Let's not get ahead of ourselves, though. For now,
A Family and Their Dog Named Not a Llama
Maggie shuttled me to Burningtown Gap and, like her husband, she gave me a pre-hike hug to start my day off right. Those two are the nicest people.
Morale on the Trail and Dead Electronics
Waking to the sound of silence is nice when it means the sound of rain is absent. Its a stark contrast to last nights rainstorm, and I was glad to
Trail Name Stories and a Sharp Turn in Our Hike
I awoke to the sounds of a light drizzle and the rustle of my Dad packing away his gear already. A couple we met last night, Steve and Angie, came
Day Nine: The Glittered Road to Albert Mountain
No one told me the path to Albert Mountain was so shiny! They didn't mention the climb was so rocky, either. Will the view at the top be clouds and rain or the beautiful panorama I want so badly. Today is the day I hit the 100 mile mark and find out.
Day Eight: I Got My Wings
I pick up my Appalachian Trail hike on day eight and provide some trail magic. Guess I officially have my trail-angel wings.
Eight-Day Backpacking Food Plan and Tips
Download my 8-Day Backpacking Food Plan complete with weight and calories-per-ounce, as well as my personal food tips on how I've learned to make trail food more enjoyable!