Bobby

I'm an 2018 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker starting March 29th-ish. Mechanical Engineering major graduated from UNH in December 2017, I'm an eagle scout and have a dog named Bella who will be hiking by my side. I am an avid rugby player but also sing in an a cappella group, over all just a giant teddy bear with a little teddy bear by my side.

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Rocksylvania: Towns, Views, but Most of all, Rocks

Rocksylvania: Towns, Views, but Most of all, Rocks

Hello again and thanks for coming back for another mediocre serving of my blog! I know it's been a while since my last post and for that I apologize,

Jun 21, 2018 : Bobby
Virginia: A Roller Coaster of a State

Virginia: A Roller Coaster of a State

Well, hello again! I sincerely apologize for how long of a break I've taken since the last blog post, but I wanted to be more in tune with my

Jun 2, 2018 : Bobby
Hot Springs to Roan Mountain

Hot Springs to Roan Mountain

The Daily Day 18: Zero day in Hot Springs. Day 19: 14.3-mile day to Allen Gap. Day 20: 11.7-mile day to Jerry Cabin Shelter. Day 21:

Apr 24, 2018 : Bobby
The Great Smoky Mountains and More

The Great Smoky Mountains and More

The Daily Day 11: 14.3-mile day to Fontana Dam. Day 12: 25.2-mile day to Derrick Knob Shelter. Day 13: 17.9-mile day to Newfound Gap. Day

Apr 15, 2018 : Bobby
The Mountains Get Steeper, the Climbs Get Harder

The Mountains Get Steeper, the Climbs Get Harder

The Daily Day four: 21.2 mile day to Unicoi Gap. Day five: 17.9 mile day to Dicks Creek Gap @ mile 69.0. Day six: zero day in

Apr 8, 2018 : Bobby
Grand Beginnings in the First Few Days

Grand Beginnings in the First Few Days

Right from the start of the approach trail there's a massive set of stairs up Amicalola Falls, just to test if you're really willing to commit to

Apr 1, 2018 : Bobby
Personal And Canine Thru-Hike Planning

Personal And Canine Thru-Hike Planning

What kind of commitment is thru-hiking? How hikers plan ahead to ease the transition from living among everyday life to living in the so-called green

Jan 16, 2018 : Bobby
Appalachian Trail: Delaying the Real World by Hiking

Appalachian Trail: Delaying the Real World by Hiking

Having just graduated in December of 2017 from the University of New Hampshire, I came into an interesting time in my life. Not only was it my first

Jan 7, 2018 : Bobby