As I write this, I have hiked a total of 364.4 miles and am spending a rest day in Erwin, TN. Today is day 27 of being on the trail and it’s been quite a whirlwind. Highlights: I made it through the smokies! It took me four days (with two rest days in Knoxville) to … More What state is this?
I am officially 10 days into my 2019 Appalachian Trail Thru-hike and I could not be loving it more. A couple of the highlites from these past 10 days include: Crossing my first state line! On day seven I crossed across the GA/NC state line and officially left Georgia for the first and last time. … More 10 days down. How far to go!?
Up to this point most of this blog has been focused on mentally and physically preparing for the Appalachian trail and the different gear that I will be taking on my hike. I admit, I am a gear junkie. But, one thing that I am continually being reminded of, whether it’s from my wife when … More The Key to a Successful Thru-Hike
Well, I am officially less than two weeks away from starting my thru hike of the Appalachian Trail and let me tell you, it’s getting real! The past two weeks the reality of what’s happening has kind of come crashing down on top of Ashley and me and we are beginning to fully comprehend the … More It’s Getting Real!
I have a confession to make. You know the last blog post? The one where I talked about the clothes I would be taking on my hike? At the end of that post I said I would be talking about packing in the next post. Well, I lied. I got to thinking about it and … More Water, Food, and cooking, oh my!
Maybe one of the most important pieces of gear, but the most easily overlooked. To put it bluntly, clothes matter! It’s true, the clothes you wear can make a huge difference, not only in your comfort while hiking, but your comfort and warmth while in camp. Clothing options can be a little overwhelming when you … More Gear Review Part 2: Clothes and Shoes
When people find out about my plan I’m usually met with two different reactions. The first reaction I usually receive is one of excitement. Hiking the Appalachian Trail sounds like a crazy adventure adventure and, I’ve come to find out, a lot of people love adventure! The second type of reaction is typically full of … More You’re doing what?!
Gear. It’s all I’ve thought about for the past several months. As a self professing “gear nerd” I am constantly and meticulously finding, researching, and comparing any and every piece of gear that is out there to find the items that I think will work for me. Now, not everyone is like this. Take my … More Gear Review Part One: The Big Three
I’m never really sure how to start one of these blog posts because I write so rarely I always feel as though I’m starting over from scratch. I guess I’ll start with a little intro and get this ball rolling. If you find yourself reading this I am humbled that you have taken the time … More Here we go again…
Well, once again it has been quite a while since I last sat down to write a blog post. Life has been crazy. I’ve been working at WOB basically full time (sometimes working 60-70 hrs) a week, hanging out with people who don’t know Jesus and trying to follow His lead in everything I do. Which … More Big News!
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