Haunted by a failed thru hike attempt in 2016, I am back in 2017. My head is clear, the flame is reignited, and I am hungry for the trail.
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When I successfully thru-hike the Appalachian Trail, I will…
We dont always get second chances in life, especially a second chance at an Appalachian Trail thru-hike. Its a monumental endeavor to attempt it
Dear Class of 2017. Lessons From A Quitter.
I have written and erased this blog post at least a dozen times since I quit the trail in early July. For one thing, it doesn't feel warm and fuzzy
How I Went From GA to WV In One Month
Greetings friends! I'm sure you thought I may have dropped off the face of the earth, but life decided to add some excitement along with a few twists
My Gear List: 12 Pounds of Chewy Goodness
There are few things in life that I love more than backpacking gear. My cat Shelby, a good ABBA cover band, and my Aunt Maggie's Jell-O salad on the
60 Days To Go…And Full Of G.A.S.
A few days ago my countdown app chirped sixty days to go. I can't believe it's been 40 days since my first blog post on Appalachian Trials! In that
Am I nervous…Or Just Two Tents?
I almost puked when I bought my train ticket to Georgia. It couldve been from the 2 dozen wings I had previously eaten, but I can usually strip
I Once Saw A Bear’s Ass…
...And it was not what I expected. I mean, its not like I expected it to be a sculpted work of art. But I was kinda, sorta, secretly hoping it would
Try Tom – Now With New Minty Flavor!
Ahhhh its February 1st! Generally, Im slightly grumpy and bitching about the cold and snow. But not this time. Im too busy planning for the AT.