Cathedral
Washington is my Cathedral, my playground, my challenge. I had a couple visions playing in my mind of what would happen when I crossed the border into Washington. In the...
Meet 2018 PCT Thru-Hiker Flash Gordon
If you read my first post Katahdin exactly 5 months after setting foot on Springer Mountain in Georgia. It Norovirus, and we met some of the most awesome people ever. THE...
Shakedowns and other terrifying things
Beginning this thing, long distance hiking, has been a process wrought with self-doubt for me. Throughout the dreaming and planning, I arrive at junctures where I meet myself unprepared and...
The Vlog – Pennsylvania
Hey Gang, Significant clips missing from this video include a full look at my hammock setup (I foolishly had the wrong camera activated), a group of us behaving like spoiled...
Day zero: San Diego and the secret panic attack
San Diego rolled into sight like a colorful beach ball, immediately charming with the sailboats and the ocean and the airport all chummy as if they'd been friends forever. The...
My Summer not Thru Hiking the Long Trail
Reflections... “This strangely still pause between summer and autumn, greenery and gold, and the heat and rising wind that is once again readying itself to rush it all...
VT, NH down and into Maine
Vermont is done Vermont was one of the best states in the north so far. There was so much moose poop but sadly I didn't see moose in Vermont however...
The Dirt on the Trail: Chapter 12
The Omelette Guy We finished the climb to the summit of Mt. Cube, then made our way down towards Cape Moonshine Road. The Omelette Guy and his dog, Lips, were not...
I Was Born For a Storm And a Calm Does Not Suit Me: 2018 Thru-Hiker Intro
Who are you and why are you quoting Andrew Jackson? My name is Brandon Chase and I’m planning a NOBO thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail in 2018. Even though many...
Started at Katahdin, Now I’m Here (Hanover)
So Sorry! My Phone was on Airplane Mode For six weeks? No fucking way. I mean, it wasn't, but it sort of was. In any case, I personally have been...