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Update: Still Walking.
It's eight o'clock, and I am sitting cross-legged on the floor of the Catamount Hotel in Bennington, Vermont. After hiking 1610 miles and
Blood, Sweat, and Zero Days
On the windowsill are five tomatoes, a basket of apples and garlic, and a bag of what looks like thyme. Four of the tomatoes are red, one is green,
Damascus
"Story of a City" There was a blue city That dreamt of foreigners Wandering around and spending their money Day after day But it became a
Caffeine, Calories, and Testosterone
After three cups of tea, several extra Snickers bars, and a full hour of quoting Remember the Titans and 300 to myself, which is to say high on
Butterflies and Blackberry Flowers: A Photo Project
110 miles and 1 state down, with 2000 miles and 12 states to go. I may not be that far in on the AT but mile stones make me feel like I'm making
Insert Inspirational John Muir Quote Here.
In high school I would get butterflies in my stomach before every cross-country meet. The sensation was one of dropping, nigh on pain, then a lifting
My 7 Tips for Blister-Free Feet
My first exposure to long-distance hiking came abruptly and painfully in 2013, when I joined my girlfriend at the time for roughly 100 miles along
5 Books I’m taking on the Appalachian Trail
I grew up in a house filled with romance novels and self-help books. Consequently I harbor unrealistic expectations for how good my abs should look,
6 Fears to Take on the Appalachian Trail
When family, friends, and acquaintances learn of my plan to thru hike the Appalachian Trail, the top questions I receive are almost always 1) am I going alone and 2) am I bringing a gun.
The Birth of Super Ultra Lite
She was waiting on the burning asphalt with matted strawberry-blonde hair and a two-week cultivated perfume. When I stepped off the bus, she nearly knocked me down, showering me with kisses that tasted like blueberries and chocolate...