7 Posts From My Archives Every Anticipating AT Hiker Should Read

A collection of my archived blog posts that share some valuable information for anticipating AT hikers.

You Might Be a Long Distance Hiker If…

A comically honest list on what all long distance hikers know to be true.

The Frugal Thru Hiker: A Few Tips on How to Stretch the Dollar on the Trail

A short, fun guide on how to pinch pennies during a thru hike when it comes to getting clean, food resupply, gear, shelter, and more!

Happy Feet: Your Guide to Not Having Angry Ones Like Mine on the Trail!

My personal advice on how to choose and get properly fitted for footwear for a thru hike, and how to prevent and treat battered feet.

Day Hiker / Section Hiker / Thru Hiker: Can You Tell the Difference?

A funny look at the differences between Day Hikers, Section Hikers, and Thru Hikers.

The Pros & Cons of Sleeping in Shelters on the A.T.

What factors make the shelters along the Appalachian Trail completely desirable… and avoidable.

7 Reasons Thru Hikes Fail and How to Prevent Defeat

There are numerous reasons why people quit their thru hike. Sometimes it can be prevented. Here are some reasons why people fail and how to prevent and avoid these pitfalls.

3 Topics Every Thru Hiker Can’t Stop Talking About

A short summary of what conversations amount to on the trail.

Getting Weird on the Greyhound

My weird and exciting bus trip back home from the Appalachian Trail to rest my injured ankle.

“Riding in Trucks with Boys”: A Beginner’s Guide to Hitchhiking

Some fun safety tips, techniques, and advice on hitching that I have picked up along the AT.