Rocksylvania Route: Pt. 1

Part 1 of making up the miles I’ve missed along the Appalachian Trail.

I Think I’m a Masochist: Returning to the Appalachian Trail

A short on why I need to finish what I started.

My 4 (Fashionably Late) Goals for 2018

Social media just ain’t filling the void of boredom these days. Time to get motivated and tackle those goals that have been wavering!

April 2018 Recap

My mini weekend adventures throughout April 2018. Visiting hiker trash in North Carolina, wolves in Pennsylvania, hipsters in Frederick, Maryland, and keeping it weird in Baltimore.

No Sleep ‘Til Franklin: A ‘Tramily’ Reunion

Visiting my favorite Appalachian Trail town for a ‘tramily’ reunion, trail magic, book recommendations, vandalism, and a possible comeback?

Reflection & Acceptance: My Trail Anniversary

A reflection on the past two years on the Appalachian Trail and an update after recovering from many broken bones and broken hearts.

UL Backpacking Tips: Ditching That Extra Load For the Long Haul

Tips for shedding weight from your pack, before and during your next long distance hiking adventure.

Rednecks, and Rattlers, and Bears, Oh My!

Some real talk about the reality and misconceptions regarding hillbillies, snakes, bears, bugs, (and guns) on the Appalachian Trail.

Things Are About to Get Hairy: A Pep Talk for Anticipating AT Hikers

An open letter to anticipating Appalachian Trail hikers before they start their journey.

Addressing That Internal Negativity Before Your Hike

Some mental aggressions you might be tackling, and why you should stop beating yourself up before you’ve even gotten your boots dirty.