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Full Circle
As we near the end of our descent into Deep Gap things look very familiar. I remember that drainage over there, and yes, theres the side trail to
Jackpot
Watercoolers across America are buzzing with activity today. Id buy houses around the world: Rome, Paris, Sydney, London. Id buy a Ferari.
What I Know
Its been a while. I didnt fall off the edge of the earth or escape to Canada. I didnt turn around and start hiking south or hop a plane to the
Miles to Go
At the camp where I work, our director and my good friend, Paige, shares an important piece of wisdom with the counselors at the end of pre-summer
The Rollercoaster
The Rollercoaster is a 13.5 mile section of trail in Northern Virginia of tightly packed ascents and descents. Its a last hurrah of sorts before
I Carry Your Heart
On December 17th of last year, my grandma, Mimi, passed away. Mimi was 98 ½ and bursting with enthusiasm for life. When she wasnt hosting bridge
On Being a Lifelong Learner
Mid-stride, my mom stops on the trail. "What's wrong?" I ask, and begin examining her backpack, looking for ways to adjust it for added comfort. She
Run Mountains, Drink Beer: Smoky Mountain Relay Race Re-cap and Update from the Trail
"Bandito, Bandito!" I was snapped out of my delerious state by my teammate's enthusiastic call as she ran toward the exchange zone. I quickly checked
Magic in the Mountains
Before I began this journey, I was told that the trail would give me exactly what I needed at precisely the right time. I assumed this meant Id find
Hanger is Real (and my last 70 miles)
Hanger (hayne-gurr): adj. the feeling of sadness, grumpiness, and general anger caused by a lack of food. Its 10am. Ive been hiking for nearly