Category: travel
It Doesn’t Have to Be a Thru-Hike
Here I am in beautiful south Vermont enjoying the ski season while working at Stratton Mountain Resort, yet still decompressing my Appalachian Trail thru-hike. And completely consumed with my upcoming Pacific Crest Trail thru… Since I left in July of 2014 for my backpacking… Continue Reading “It Doesn’t Have to Be a Thru-Hike”
Detour: Part II
The day had finally come to enter White Mountain National Forest. We awoke just as the first bits of light were coming into the sky. We wanted the earliest start possible for the challenging day ahead. From the shelter it was 5 miles and… Continue Reading “Detour: Part II”
Ticked.
After struggling over the hills with a stomach ache and headache, arriving at Amy’s house, taking a break, and eating a real breakfast was just what I needed. I knew something was off. Unknowingly, Amy and fellow hiker, Young Gun, put the pieces together… Continue Reading “Ticked.”
New York – The Trail Magic State
After grabbing a quick breakfast, BigFoot, Mantis, and I headed back towards the trail. We quickly got a hitch, and our driver even left us each with a bottle of lemon tea. Thanks, man. It was perfect on top of that steep climb from… Continue Reading “New York – The Trail Magic State”
Rocksylvania and New Jersey
Finishing our Marathon Week Challenge was such a relief, and Beverly and Jo couldn’t have picked a better time to visit us. We ended our day, hopped into the car, and headed to a motel in nearby Reading. The shower, as always, was glorious.… Continue Reading “Rocksylvania and New Jersey”
Shenandoah National Park, Harpers Ferry, and Washington DC
We awoke a little later than usual at the shelter, but it was ok. It was a five mile walk into Waynesboro, VA with the rest of the day off. We made it to the highway and hitched a ride into a Ruby Tuesday… Continue Reading “Shenandoah National Park, Harpers Ferry, and Washington DC”
Meet Virginia
After our Trail Days excursion, we dropped back 70 miles into Tennessee where we had left The AT. After 3 days off, it was time to get back to it. Over four days, we hiked the 70 mile stretch that brought us into Damascus.… Continue Reading “Meet Virginia”
Trail Days Getaway
Excited for our Trail Days adventure, we exited The Roan Highlands and walked a brisk 2.5 miles into the Roan Mountain / Elk Park gap. As planned, our friend Pat rolled in at 9:00 to pick us up for a day on Lake Norris.… Continue Reading “Trail Days Getaway”
Hot Springs, Erwin, and The Roan Highlands
With a beautiful view of the sunrise from the ridge, we said goodbye to magical Max Patch. Over the next two days, we hiked the final 20 miles into Hot Springs, NC. In the previous week, we had hiked over 100 miles without stopping… Continue Reading “Hot Springs, Erwin, and The Roan Highlands”
Magic on Max Patch
With all but a mile of The Smokies behind us, BigFoot and I planned our biggest day yet. Max Patch, a beautiful mountain bald with tremendous views, was 18 miles ahead, and we wanted to be there to catch the sunset. Thankfully, we awoke… Continue Reading “Magic on Max Patch”
Infinite Geography 