Table of Contents Bear Mountain and Lions Head Bear Mountain and Lions Head are located near Salisbury, in upper Connecticut. I stomped around the car,… Read More »Bear Mountain and Lions Head Day Hike | Average Hiker
Connecticut Fall Hike – Day 4 I was originally hiking to Great Barrington, MA, but Sunday called for lower temperatures and downpours. My Connecticut Section… Read More »Connecticut Section Fall Hike – Hiking | Average Hiker
Day 3 – Connecticut Section Fall Hike Day 2 had left me a little stiff, and I slowly began stretching out my stiff limbs as… Read More »Connecticut Section Fall Hike | Average Hiker
Fall Hike – Day 2 Day 1 had been a nice easy introduction to the Fall hike. Unfortunately, day 2 ended up probably being the… Read More »Appalachian Trail – Fall Hiking | Average Hiker
Hiking Report – Nuclear Lake, shooting range, Good Year Blimp – today’s hike offered a little bit of everything.
The final 5 miles to Tennessee Pass were beautiful, but slow, as I stopped every half mile to take a break.
The final 5 miles to Tennessee Pass were beautiful, but slow, as I stopped every half mile to take a break.
Every 20 mile hike should have a gourmet burger at the end.
Every 20 mile hike should have a gourmet burger at the end.
Hiking to Georgia Pass was beautiful, even in the rain.
Colorado Trail – August 10th, 2019 Brown Mule I was up early, and headed across town to the “Brown Mule.” Breakfast, yesterday, had been memorable,… Read More »Brown Mule | Colorado Trail – Average Hiker
Colorado Trail – August 9th, 2019 Lesson Learned We slept through storms and rain all night. Jordan said he may have felt his hair rise.… Read More »Lesson Learned | Colorado Trail – Average Hiker
Colorado Trail – August 8th, 2019 Nasty Squirrel I paused when I grabbed my pole this morning. It felt weird, and I saw the reason… Read More »Nasty Squirrel | Colorado Trail – Average Hiker
Colorado Trail – August 7th, 2019 Long Days We have consistently pushed close to 20 miles a day over the last two days. Mileage has… Read More »Long Days | Colorado Trail – Average Hiker
Colorado Trail – August 6th, 2019 South Platte River The South Platte River was our goal for the morning. This large, rugged river was the… Read More »Hot Burn | Colorado Trail – Average Hiker
Colorado Trail – August 5th, 2019 Leaving Denver Between flights, Uber, and the desire for one last “real meal,” we left Denver a little later… Read More »Leaving Denver | Colorado Trail – Average Hiker
Colorado Trail – August 3rd, 2019 Pre-Trip Thunderstorms, here we come! Jordan and I are starting the Colorado Trail this coming up Monday. I’ll continue… Read More »First Day in Denver | Colorado Trail – Average Hiker
Continental Divide Trail – May 11th, 2009 Ella’s Diner Where I now live, in the northeast, we would have called Ella’s a diner. I pushed… Read More »Ella’s Diner | Continental Divide Trail – Average Hiker
Continental Divide Trail – May 10th, 2009 Once again, nature reminded me of my place last night. My Poison Ivy drove me CRAZY! I am… Read More »Reserve, NM | Continental Divide Trail – Average Hiker
Continental Divide Trail – May 9th, 2009 Tanking Up on Water I tanked up on water before leaving Snow Lake yesterday, carrying about five liters. … Read More »Water Sources | Continental Divide Trail – Average Hiker
Continental Divide Trail – May 8th, 2009 Leaving Snow Lake I was up early this morning, excited about the prospect of real toilets and running… Read More »Golden Vistas | Continental Divide Trail – Average Hiker
Continental Divide Trail – May 7th, 2009 Gila River Hiking I had a good time camping with the guys last night, and was up early… Read More »Gila River Hiking! | Continental Divide Trail – Average Hiker
My gear list for the Colorado Trail has not changed significantly. The only large piece of new gear I have is my Big Agnes Copper Spur Platinum UL2.
Continental Divide Trail – May 6th, 2009 Today, I would be hiking on the Middle Gila River, and after the Lower Gila River, I wanted… Read More »Middle Gila River | Average Hiker
Continental Divide Trail – May 5th, 2009 Doc Campbell’s for Breakfast I was packed up and hiking by 6:15AM, having slept fitfully since there was… Read More »Doc Campbell’s
Continental Divide Trail – May 4th, 2009 “Stop, just stop,” I yelled at the hollering turkeys. I was surrounded by what sounded like 3 or… Read More »Gila River Hiking | Average Hiker
Continental Divide Trail May 3rd, 2009 Today was a tough day. The hiking included a mix of old ATV tread, bush whacking, and some actual… Read More »Trail Finding on the CDT
Continental Divide Trail – May 2nd, 2009 This morning was inspiring. Five miles from route 90, I came across an actual, groomed TRAIL! It was… Read More »Silver City | Average Hiker
Continental Divide Trail – May 1st, 2009 I looked across the table and caught Mr. K’s eye. “I’m heading out alone this morning,” I said.… Read More »Solo Hiking Again | Average Hiker
Continental Divide Trail – April 30th, 2009 We had arrived in town around lunch time, so I had time to get some chores done. I… Read More »Town Chores & New Hikers
Continental Divide Trail – April 30, 2009 Everyone was in a staggered line behind me. I saw white sun hats weaving in and out of… Read More »Heading Back to Town Again | Average Hiker
The Colorado Trail is going to be a beautiful hike, made even better by the fact that Jordan is going. It will be the classic tortoise vs hare scenario. My brother is much faster, but I have the benefits of consistency, wisdom, and delusion.
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
Getting to hang out with family and friends while hiking the Appalachian Trail is an event, and not missing The Walking Dead made it even better!
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 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 – 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
Hiking with canned goods was some heavy hiking.