25 Quotes to Inspire Your Next Outdoor Adventure

Get inspired, or get pumped about your next big hike!

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.

“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.

To Hike the Approach Trail or Not?

To Approach Trail, or Not to Approach Trail? When starting your NOBO thru-hike, you may wonder if you should partake in the trail leading up to Springer Mountain. Here is my experience and why you should and shouldn’t bother.

The Days Leading Up to Georgia: AT Bound!

Updates on those joining us on the Appalachian Trail, my fundraiser, drop boxes, and final goodbyes before hitting the trail a second time.