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What Am I Even Doing Here?
The daily grind. Processes. Routines. Habits. I have gotten very accustomed to life on the AT to the point where it is now "normal". Besides
On Struggling
The pastor at my church did a sermon about going through hard times this past Sunday. I'm able to catch up on services when I'm in town, and I caught
Always Look on the Bright Side of Life
What we do as thru-hikers is tough. I have taken this for granted as I grew up hiking long weekends several times a year in Georgia and North
Good, Bad, or Ugly…the Trail Provides
It has been a while since my last update, and I have covered some monumental terrain in the last 190 miles. I finished up southern Maine, completing
It’s OK to Wait
I don't really know what to think of the past week or so. On the one hand, I'm not making the progress I'd like to be, but I'm still putting in some
Rocks, Roots, and Rain: AT SOBO Journey Begins in Maine
"Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth," Mike Tyson on preparing for his fight with Evander Holyfield. While my ears are
Ready to Fly: The Journey Before The Journey
Day Zero. Travel day. Rode a packed van to the busiest airport in the world, ATL. My flights to Bangor are full, and I'm expecting to meet many of my
Game Time for AT SOBO: Final Prep Hike on the Georgia Loop
Thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, especially a SOBO journey, is certainly not a game. It is a life-altering commitment that could involve life or
Pinhoti Prep Hike: Trusting Your Gear
In preparing for my SOBO AT thru-hike, shakedown/prep hikes are necessary. I took a prep hike on the Pinhoti Trail in Alabama in April to test my
Hiking the AT the Hard Way: I Can Do It and So Can You!
Hello, people of The Trek community! This is my first post on this platform as I enter the final days of preparation for a South Bound (SOBO) Appalachian Trail (AT) thru-hike. I expect the hike to take me from 5-6 months, experiencing the summer in New England and following the fall through the southern Appalachians. While the physical challenges will be great, the mental pressure may be greater. To complete such a time consuming and physically demanding task, one needs to have a great deal of purpose and dedication. I want to share with you some of the "why" I have chosen to take on this journey now.