Last summer (2016), I finally looked myself in the mirror and realized: I’m going to do it. Next year, I’m thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. After completing my AT thru-hike by summiting Mt. Katahdin in October 2015, the insatiable desire to be back on...
SEA TO SUMMIT ACCESSORY CASE If you plan to carry a paper map (AWOL’s guide, Halfmile’s maps, etc) while on trail, this 1 oz. protector is far superior to a ziploc bag. Also, you can keep your phone out of the rain, dirt, etc and still use the touch screen...
Next month I will be beginning my journey on the Pacific Crest Trail–I’m SO excited! The PCT spans from Mexico to Canada, traversing 3 states (California, Oregon and Washington) along the way. If you’d like to follow my journey, you can check back...
There isn’t much that thru-hikers care about more than food. During my 2015 thru-hike, I was always wondering what new treasure of a restaurant I would find in the next town and would literally catch myself day dreaming about what meals they might serve. Plus,...
Backpackers are always trying to lower their pack weight. After all, when you are carrying everything you need to live on your back, every ounce should be examined. One simple way to reduce pack weight is to make sure you are toting gadgets that are multipurpose and...
You’ve decided you are going to hike the Appalachian Trail and now suddenly you’ve asked yourself: “How do I get there and back?” Fortunately for me, my family was willing to take me to Amicalola State Park to bid me farewell, and I also had a...
For many, the Appalachian Trail can truly be described as an “emotional roller coaster” consisting of many ups and downs along the way. While everyone handles experiences and emotions differently, there are several points or stages along the way that are...
Looking back at significant life events, I’m sure most folks would agree that hindsight is 20/20. Often times people say, “If only I knew then what I know now.” The same is true for me when reflecting back on my 2015 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike. I...
When I began researching clothing for my AT thru-hike in 2015, I started stressing. All of this talk about “cotton kills” and “layering” was a little much for someone who had never been on an overnight backpacking trip. I was also concerned...
This post is meant to be supplemental information for my video on YouTube highlighting this particular section of trail. General Notes for this video & section: All mile markers are from the 2015 AT Guide, but distances from one point to another within this...
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