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

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

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

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

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.”

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

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

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

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

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.”