The Remainder of the Trip Day 5 of 6 saw the absolute highlight of the trip, and was leading up to our last night in
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Appalachian Trail Adventure 2013 – Connecticut, Part 2 of 3
The Hike On the Appalachian Trail everyone takes a trail name. For the thru-hikers this becomes an identity that grows as they make their northward
Appalachian Trail Adventure 2013 – Connecticut, Part 1 of 3
Background Last week I completed a 60 mile section hike of the Appalachian Trail. I hiked this year with my cousin Brendan who read of
Appalachian Trail Adventure 2013 – Connecticut
My stuff is packed, and tomorrow I board a train to upstate NY. I will meet my cousin Brendan for a 6 day backpacking trip
My Appalachian Trail Adventure Conclusion – 10 Lessons Learned
This is the final posting of a 5-part series on a section hike of the Appalachian Trail. At many points during my 4-day section hike
My Appalachian Trail Adventure – Part 4 of 5
This is the fourth in a series of 5 posts about a section hike of the Appalachian Trail. On Sunday we awoke to discover the
Appalachian Trail: Virginia – Part 4 of 5
This is the fourth in a series of 5 posts about a section hike of the Appalachian Trail. On Sunday we awoke to discover the
Appalachian Trail: Virginia – Part 3 of 5
This is the third in a series of 5 posts about a section hike of the Appalachian Trail. Day 3 began in the low 50’s
My Appalachian Trail Adventure – Part 3 of 5
This is the third in a series of 5 posts about a section hike of the Appalachian Trail. Day 3 began in the low 50’s
My Appalachian Trail Adventure – Part 2 of 5
This is the second in a series of 5 posts about a section hike of the Appalachian Trail. After the first night’s sleep I woke
My Appalachian Trail Adventure – Part 1 of 5
This is the first in a series of 5 posts about a section hike of the Appalachian Trail. Last Wednesday after months of preparation my
Appalachian Trail: Virginia – Part 1 of 5
This is the first in a series of 5 posts about a section hike of the Appalachian Trail. Last Wednesday after months of preparation my
My Appalachian Trail Hiking Partner
Back in November on Thanksgiving my brother-in-law Joe told me his sister was planning to hike the Appalachian Trail. I had wanted to do this forever and
Preparing for the Appalachian Trail: The Dry Run
In one week I am hiking 100 miles of the Appalachian Trail, from Skyland Lodge in Shenandoah National Park to Harper’s Ferry, WV. I have been
Preparing to Hike a Section of the Appalachian Trail
Since I was a teenager I have wanted to hike the Appalachian Trail. As I got older and the chances to do so became more
