Hiker Historian (Trailname: “Double H”)

Hiker, Historian, and Writer. Looking forward to my 2018 Flip Flop Hike of the Appalachian Trail!

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Hiking and History in Prince William Forest, Virginia (an AT Prep Hike and Vlogging Experiment)

Hiking and History in Prince William Forest, Virginia (an AT Prep Hike and Vlogging Experiment)

For the past several months I have been having a fierce debate with myself as to whether I should vlog my Appalachian Trail thru-hike. To help me

Mar 31, 2018 : Hiker Historian (Trailname: “Double H”)
A Shakedown Hike and Gear Review

A Shakedown Hike and Gear Review

As preparation for my upcoming thru-hike, I did a series of five shakedown hikes last fall ranging in length from two to five days. These proved to

Mar 28, 2018 : Hiker Historian (Trailname: “Double H”)
Some Reflections on Hiking, Then and Now

Some Reflections on Hiking, Then and Now

It has been more than 30 years since my introduction to the world of long-distance hiking. My first wide-eyed adventures on the Appalachian Trail as

Mar 19, 2018 : Hiker Historian (Trailname: “Double H”)
Why Hike, Why Now? Answering the Big Questions

Why Hike, Why Now? Answering the Big Questions

Why Hike? Why Hike the AT? Why now and why a Flip Flop?

Jan 26, 2018 : Hiker Historian (Trailname: “Double H”)