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To paraphrase Nick Nolte in the movie, “A Walk in the Woods”, 
“It can’t be uphill all the way to Maine!”
It certainly feels that way some days.  We ran into one young couple that had started in Georgia in February.  It was now early May in Pennsylvainia.  I asked how long it took to get their “trail legs”?
“Well, after 4 weeks, your legs feel ...

My biggest worry out here on the PCT is the Sierras. I have very minimal experience with hiking in snow, very minimal experience with hiking at high elevations, and a great amount of fear. I’m mostly afraid of slipping off the side of a mountain and breaking my leg, but I’m also afraid of the cold, and of being irrationally hungry, and of how “out there” that 500 mile stretch...

“To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, draw closer, to find each other, and to feel. That is the purpose of life” -Secret Life of Walter Mitty

Escape from Banner Ranch (Day 8, Miles 77 to 91)
Professor gave us a ride back to scissors crossing from Banner ranch. We were all stoked to leave ranch from the crazy day and Todd circling our ...

The continental Divide threw a lot at us these past two weeks. From sub freezing temperatures, threat of wolves, hail storms and poisonous plants that leave weeping sores, we encountered it all.

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The great state of Tennessee has always felt like a 2nd home to me.  With my parents owning a cabin in Sevier County, our family often spent many breaks and holidays on vacation in the beautiful hills and valleys.  Needless to say, I was excited to “once and for all” cross over into the state of Tennessee shortly after the Roan Highlands of North Carolina. This is a...