Josh Johnson

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

Posts

Day Two: Creek to Creek

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

Jun 1, 2017 : Josh Johnson
Day One: Rain and Rattlesnakes

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

May 30, 2017 : Josh Johnson
Efficient and Capable: My Gear List

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.

May 26, 2017 : Josh Johnson
Food planning for the A.T.

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

May 25, 2017 : Josh Johnson
The Appalachians are NOT Flat

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.

May 25, 2017 : Josh Johnson