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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Day Two: Creek to Creek
A Full breakfast at camp hasn't been setting well so today I just settled on a Clif Bar and set out. A couple miles ahead I crossed Justus creek and
Day One: Rain and Rattlesnakes
I spent the night on Springer Mountain and while driving up there I managed to see a ton of wildlife: a ground hog, a hawk (chillin' 10ft from me at
Efficient and Capable: My Gear List
My gear list was built to be efficient, but capable and after two years in the making - it better be! Check it out and see if my gear updates can inform your future gear choices.
Food planning for the A.T.
Going on the longest backpacking trip of my life meant getting serious about a food plan. Check out my 7 day backpacking food plan complete with total daily calories and calories-per-ounce
The Appalachians are NOT Flat
Florida is FLAT! Learn how i get ready for the elevation change on the Appalachian Trail without a single hill to climb.