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Step by Step: The Thru-Hike CDT Edition
My Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) thru-hiker name is Brainstorm. In 2023, I completed the PCT after graduating from school—something I had dreamed about since 2015. I remember the earlier years...
2 VERY different shelter nights on the AT
The rundown of two very different nights spent in shelters on the Appalachian Trail. One peaceful rainy evening and one snowy cold night.
Hiking to Boots off Hostel on the Appalachian Trail
After hiking late into the night last night, I definitely wasn’t ready for an early morning. My alarms went off between 4:30am-5am but I just kept snoozing. Then I heard...
Frozen Over on the Appalachian Trail
This morning it was freezing cold waking up. My toaks cup full of water was frozen solid and so were my other water bottles. Last night I slept fine and...
Snow, Blowdowns, and Night Hiking on the Appalachian Trail
This morning there was no rush to get up and moving. It had snowed last night and into the morning. So we weren’t planning on having a super early start....
Did I Drop You On Your Head?
This is my mom’s favorite phrase to say when I share with people that I’m going to hike 2200 miles for the fun of it. In reality, hiking has been...
Southern Alabama Hospitality (ECT Day 63)
This was probably the most amazing trail magic I've experienced on any of the long trails... it turned out to be much more than just an ordinary potluck. Apparently, it...
Final Preparations for the “Long Walk”
It’s 2 weeks before my flight to San Diego to start my PCT thru hike attempt. As my hike start approaches, I’m thinking more about what a monumental task awaits...
Plans and flexibility
What’s that famous saying? Man plans, and God laughs? I had the next week and a half planned out - and then I ate some bad Chinese food. My Saturday...
Starting Alabama: Conecuh National Forest (ECT Day 62)
Going north from the Florida/Alabama border there is about 28 miles through Conecuh National Forest... it was two track walking the majority of the day. The two exceptions being a...