Appalachian Trail – October 15, 2013 I began tossing and turning before the sky had even begun to lighten up. My hips were sore from… Read More »One of Everything….
Appalachian Trail – October 14, 2013 The air was still and damp on the Appalachian Trail in NY when I walked out of my room… Read More »Wawayanda & Rock Gyms
It was good to be home with family and friends, but the Appalachian Trail was calling me back. Winter was coming quickly, and I could feel the restlessness.
Appalachian Trail – October 10, 2013 I expected rain last night, so I had found a great leafy spot on high ground to set up camp… Read More »Candy Man – New York State
Appalachian Trail – October 8, 2013 I was up bright and early, ready to move, so I packed up quickly and headed down toward the… Read More »Hunting Season | Average Hiker
Appalachian Trail – October 6th, 2013 Today was a tough day, emotionally. The dreary grey, rainy morning did not help to “lift moods” either as… Read More »Homesickness & Sleeping On a Hill
I rarely get up during the night, mostly because I have stiffened inside my sleeping bag, and the thought of first unbending, and then hobbling… Read More »Salisbury & Maria McCabe
Appalachian Trail – October 2, 2013 The call of a morning rooster echoed across the hills. It was still dark – pitch, black dark. I… Read More »Shay’s Rebellion & Fall Hiking
Appalachian Trail, September 28, 2013 About an hour after falling asleep last night, the “Farside” cartoon showed up. Deer repeatedly charged my tent, blowing… Read More »Black Weasels & Farside Cartoons
Appalachian Trail – September 24, 2013 Last night was dominated by another considerable animal encounter. I guess the flat, open camping spots I chose were that… Read More »Cairn Graveyard & Other Large Beings
Appalachian Trail – September 23, 2013 I should probably use the trail name “Empathic.” If you were to go through my social media publishing, you… Read More »Cold, Raw Day & The Cooper Potty
Appalachian Trail – September 21, 2013 I looked down at Pomfret Road, where I had just been dropped off. I was breathing as hard, having climbed… Read More »Trails, Orange Soda & Empty Cabins
Appalachian Trail – August 21, 2013 Boo Boo and I was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief. Finally, finally, I could quit asking… Read More »Boo Boo & the Wildcats
Appalachian Trail – August 20, 2013 Yesterday in Gorham, NH was a fairly uneventful day. I rented a tiny car and spent the day running errands. … Read More »Broken Poles & Pop-tarts
Appalachian Trail – August 10, 2013 Ugggghhhhh, I moaned as I rolled over early this morning. The ache in my legs was still waking me… Read More »Appalachian Trail – Crockers
Appalachian Trail – August 3, 2013 Climbing straight up a mountain first thing in the morning is so unfair! I started my climb up Barren… Read More »Wilson Falls | Average Hiker
This day was going to be tough, filled with spills, pills, and sharp, craggy hills. It started raining steadily around midnight and continued until 1… Read More »Crazy Fall In Maine | Average Hiker
Future Visitors to site 17 in the Katahdin campground should reconsider reserving this site. I failed to note the privy nearby, or maybe I just… Read More »100 Mile Wilderness | Average Hiker
October 16, 2013 My feet traveled over the trail, but my mind did not register the steps. I had retreated inward, and my mind was… Read More »Final Day on the Appalachian Trail | Average Hiker
Appalachian Trail – October 15, 2013 I began tossing and turning before the sky had even begun to lighten up. My hips were sore from… Read More »One of Everything….
Appalachian Trail – October 14, 2013 The air was still and damp on the Appalachian Trail in NY when I walked out of my room… Read More »Wawayanda & Rock Gyms
Appalachian Trail – October 11th, 2013 I spent time preparing for rain again last night, and not a single drop fell. Of course, I prefer… Read More »Water Sources and Bear Mountain | Average Hiker
Appalachian Trail – September 4, 2013 I chose to stay in Lyme another day. My feet were so sore I could barely squeeze them into my oversized… Read More »Colorful Hikers and New Skin | Average Hiker
Appalachian Trail – August 15, 2013 David took me, Sandman and Dano back to the trail after breakfast. There was a group of NOBO’s that… Read More »Appalachian Trail, Plums, and Maple Sugar Cookies
Light seeped into the trees, and as I peered out from under the edge of the tarp, I could see the trees just beginning to… Read More »My First Town – Monson, Maine | Average Hiker
