After an enjoyable zero in Great Barrington, MA, I would love to say I was ready to hike. But, honestly, the newness and excitement of hiking had long worn off. My feet were still sore, my legs stiff. I suppose that is one of the many mental challenges involved in...

The sun was setting as I cooked dinner at RPH Shelter. I had such a wonderful time in NYC and was somewhat bummed out when I returned to the trail. I knew I would be a couple days behind the hikers I had gotten to know when I returned to the trail after Sugar...

Upon arriving at Grand Central Station, I felt like I had entered a new world. The hurried rush of the crowd was apparent. New scents flooded my nose and noise was everywhere. Immediate over stimulation. But, it was exciting. Something new and very different! Rebel...

I knew nightfall was only a couple hours away after I crossed the state line into New York. I had told myself that I was not going to let bears scare me out of night hiking anymore. I mean, surely the bears knew that they were supposed to stay within the New Jersey...