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Yes I’m still alive and haven’t been eaten by a bear yet… Shutterbug’s Trail Update #2
I know, I know. I haven't exactly been keeping up with the blog posts. But I promise I haven't died! I'm still very alive! I'm trying to catch up
Shutterbug’s Trail Update #1
Days -1 & 0: Two days before I started hiking, I spent the night in Franklin, NC. The plan was to get to Outdoor 76 before it closed at 7. That
My Ever-changing AT Gear List
I've updated my gear list many times. I've done countless hours of research and my dad helped me a lot too. I've been planning this trip now for
14 Things I Learned From A Winter Campout Shakedown
A few weeks ago I went on a winter campout in the NY Catskills with a bunch of my dad's friends and their kids. I'd never gone camping in the winter
How my shakedown hikes turned into epic fails
The stress of planning a thru hike has finally started to subside. I've revised list after list of gear I already have, gear that I needed, and
That awkward moment when you can’t fit all your gear in your pack
After realizing I finally have everything that I'm going to need for the trail I decided to take the cliche gear spread photo. (Though cliche it may
A Letter to my Father, Rainbow Express
Dad, It's only been less than a week since you passed away but it feels like it's been years. The days have dragged on and on without you. I know
“So, who are you going with?…”
If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me the question "so who are you going with?" after telling them I'm hiking the Appalachian Trail next
This family has caught the AT bug!
For as long as I can remember, my dad has always talked about his time on the trail as being one of the best parts of his life. He met lifelong
And I thought I was excited before…
We've had twelve thru-hikers (including my brother) stay with us in the past month or so! It's been really really fun hanging out with so many