Here’s 30 of my best pieces of advice for new and first time thru hikers, regardless of whether you’re hiking the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, or anything else! These will help you to be …
This was my first thru hike. Where I started: Cap Gaspe, Quebec Where I ended: Key West, Florida States crossed: 16 American, 2 Canadian Start date: July 1st, 2016 Finish date: Jan 21st, 2017 Total …
This year I’ve had the great pleasure to carry a new pack! For my thru hike of the 4,800mi Eastern Continental Trail, I took a chance on a new company, and purchased the Simple by Pa’lante …
Halfway to somewhere, halfway to nowhere. I’m not sure. 2,400 miles into the Eastern Continental Trail. Halfway between Quebec, and Key West. Halfway between where I started, and where I’m going. A very long walk …
When I left you last I was preparing to finally leave the province of Quebec. Limping. Although the last 200k had been through the valley and physically very easy with mostly rolling hills, beautiful views …
Something different… A short conversation between Sycamore and myself. Aside from being an all around badass and triple crown hiker, just last year he completed the Eastern Continental Trail, which I’m about to embark …
This is a glimpse into what it looks like to be a truly obsessive planner. To think about this, and nothing else for a very long time. You’ve seen my gear, you’ve seen my maps …
MAIL DROPS AREN’T FOR EVERYONE. This we all know, but for me, they’re awesome. TL;DR I’m vegan, and I don’t want to waste time in town, I want to be on trail. These reasons …
My original plan for this trip was Maine to Key West. My original plan was to do it with someone else. My original plan was more docile. So it goes. I don’t think I would …
Under a tarp I feel free. No doors, no walls. Sheltered from the rain in just the right ways. No less, and no more. Free to observe my surroundings even in a down pour. Free to …
