Five Things That Did Not Work: Appalachian Trail 2018
I had 130 days to try out gear, routines, eating habits, sleeping set-ups, etc. This list talks about the top five things that did not work for me on the...
My To-Do List Before Hitting the Trail
Congratulations on the decision to thru-hike one of the great long-distance trails in the United States of America, the Pacific Crest Trail. That was the easy part, the decision. You...
Sources of Information, Inspiration, and Motivation
Before hitting the trail I have asked countless questions about what I am really getting myself into. To answer this question I have done my own research on just about...
Keeping My Plans Quiet Until I Can Shout About Them
I decided I was going to be a part of the class of 2019 last April. Started making plans about ten months ago. I printed out the David/Squish!). 2019 hopefuls...
Dan’s Top 5 Pieces of Gear for a PCT Thru-Hike
In this video, Dan shares his top 5 favorite pieces of gear that he carried with him on his SOBO PCT thru hike. His list is comprised of no-fuss, no-frills,...
Rain, Hearts, Trail Names, and Adventures to Come
On rainy days in Tennessee, I like to sit in my room listening to the pitter-patter of rain trickling down the roofing as I gorge my belly with excessive mugs...
The Moment I Knew I Was Going to Thru-Hike
It was October 2015. 2015 was a rough year for me. I was in my junior year of college; stuck in a degree that didn't inspire me; depressed and anxious;...
Exploring the History of the Pacific Crest Trail
Every year the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) receives thousands of hikers, adventurers, and nature seekers from all over the world. Along its 2,650-mile length stretching from Canada to Mexico, the...
I’m Finally on the Trail – For Reals
All the planning and excruciatingly long 12 months have passed since I started training and to hike the AT. It seemed like forever and I had second thoughts that I...
