Sam Getchell

You'll find me wandering the woods, clearing trails, and walking long distances. I hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2015, and will be walking north once again on the PCT in 2017! Hailing from New Hampshire, the mountains have always been my home.

Posts

The High Sierra: An Authentic Experience

The High Sierra: An Authentic Experience

Mather Pass Pushing Through it All I can't wait to be up in the Sierra, where the water runs and shade is a plenty, I thought to myself as I

Jun 15, 2017 : Sam Getchell
Campo – Big Bear: 270 miles on the PCT

Campo – Big Bear: 270 miles on the PCT

Smiles over miles, unless miles bring you smiles. Campo to Big Bear, 270 miles.

Apr 23, 2017 : Sam Getchell
Life of the Trail Crew: A summer in the Idaho Wilderness

Life of the Trail Crew: A summer in the Idaho Wilderness

Trail maintainers repair trails, and brings happiness to users and those maintaining them; such is the life of the trail crew.

Apr 2, 2017 : Sam Getchell
Feet! Between you and the Ground

Feet! Between you and the Ground

Thank your feet for putting up with miles of walking through mud, rain, rocks and roots.

Mar 27, 2017 : Sam Getchell
Go West Young Man: An Introduction

Go West Young Man: An Introduction

Trail ethos and the Pacific Crest Trail 2017, my life as a hiker.

Mar 25, 2017 : Sam Getchell