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Category: Appalachian Trail

The Downside of Goals
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The Downside of Goals

The most difficult aspect of a goal is not in its achievement, but in the aftermath of a successful completion. … Continue reading The Downside of Goals

Goodbyes are Never Easy
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Goodbyes are Never Easy

To my dear friends,   We have been through so much together over the past eleven weeks and 1,000  miles. … Continue reading Goodbyes are Never Easy

Decisions, Decisions…
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Decisions, Decisions…

Life is full of decisions. In my life before the trail, my job required numerous difficult decisions to be made … Continue reading Decisions, Decisions…

Virginia Blues
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Virginia Blues

There’s no reason to sugarcoat it: the last two weeks have been extremely challenging and, for the most part, miserable. … Continue reading Virginia Blues

“A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.”
Appalachian Trail

“A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.”

Hiking the Appalachian Trail is, without a doubt, a huge physical and mental challenge. The 2,190 miles of the trail … Continue reading “A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.”

Things That Go Bump in the Night
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Things That Go Bump in the Night

Of the many reasons people visit the Appalachian Trail, getting the chance to see wildlife is a popular one. The … Continue reading Things That Go Bump in the Night

Walking in a Winter Wonderland
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Walking in a Winter Wonderland

I have been on the trail for a month now and in some ways it feels like time has gone … Continue reading Walking in a Winter Wonderland

Trail Buddies
Appalachian Trail

Trail Buddies

Greetings from Gatlinburg! I am enjoying what is known as a “zero day” in hiker terminology, meaning I am taking … Continue reading Trail Buddies

The First Days
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The First Days

I have been on the trail for over a week now, though that fact is hard for me to comprehend. … Continue reading The First Days

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
Appalachian Trail

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”

People who do not know me well will likely assume that I am impulsive when I unveil my plans to … Continue reading “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”

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