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Kumano Kodō Day 1- A Pilgrimage begins: faith and tradition clash
TAKIJIRI to TAKAHARA 2.5 miles, 1400 ft in elevation. The start of the Kumano Kodō at Takijiriōji A Pilgrimage Begins We picked up our free dual pilgrim credentials at the...
The Support Crew (ECT Day 64-65)
As I neared the end of the day, I kept in touch with my mom, texting back and forth. Why? Not because I was terrified it was getting dark and...
Day One – Leavetaking
It Begins with Tolkien Before I start writing about my adventure I want to share a quote from the Hobbit that inspires me as I move forward. It is a...
What the VF?
As a novice to this space, it’s exciting to learn new things, and it starts with all the hiking lingo abbreviations many of the bloggers use on The Trek: SOBO,...
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...
Days Zero minus one and Zero
Well, the journey begins. I can hardly believe that the time has finally come to make this dream a reality. We start with travel to Atlanta on a flight from...
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...
Strategies and Preparation
Sunny morning on Criterion Crest Am I ready?? Before I really begin, I have to know what I’m getting myself into. Thru-hiking is much more than just.. walking. It’s finding
Part Nine: So Long, Montana
I. Dillon, Montana We waved goodbye to Mark as he slowly drove off, the large silhouette of his 18-wheeler fading into the distance while its roaring engine merged with the...