Northville-Placid Trail – Tirrell Pond! | Average Hiker
Tirrell Pond was a beautiful location on the NPT and the Fall was popping along the trail!
Northville-Placid Trail – Long Lake Views | Average Hiker
So, the odd thing about the old trail I set up on last night – the footprints. The trail had clearly not been used in… Read More »Northville-Placid Trail – Long Lake Views | Average Hiker
Northville Placid Trail – Duck Hole Visit | Average Hiker
Duck Hole shelter provided the perfect trail magic on a wet, cold blustery day!
Northville Placid Trail – Lake Placid | Average Hiker
Fall colors were just starting to pop as I camped for the night above Moose Pond on the NPT.
Northville-Placid Gear List | Average Hiker
The Northville-Placid Trail was a great choice for my Fall hike, and my gear reflected the wet trail conditions.
Connecticut Section Fall Hike – Hiking | 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
Connecticut Section Fall Hike | 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
Appalachian Trail – Fall Hiking | 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
Leadville, CO | Colorado Trail – Average Hiker
The final 5 miles to Tennessee Pass were beautiful, but slow, as I stopped every half mile to take a break.
Final Day | Colorado Trail – Average Hiker
The final 5 miles to Tennessee Pass were beautiful, but slow, as I stopped every half mile to take a break.
Wildflowers | Colorado Trail – Average Hiker
Every 20 mile hike should have a gourmet burger at the end.
Gourmet Burger | Colorado Trail – Average Hiker
Every 20 mile hike should have a gourmet burger at the end.
Georgia Pass | Colorado Trail – Average Hiker
Hiking to Georgia Pass was beautiful, even in the rain.
Brown Mule | Colorado Trail – Average Hiker
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
Lesson Learned | 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
Nasty Squirrel | 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
Long Days | 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
Hot Burn | 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
Leaving Denver | 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
First Day in 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
Colorado Trail
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.
Final Day on the Appalachian Trail | 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
One of Everything….
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….
Wawayanda & Rock Gyms
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
Trail & Zombies
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!
Palisades and Worther’s Candies
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.
Water Sources and Bear Mountain | Average Hiker
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
Candy Man – New York State
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
Chef BoyArDee
Hiking with canned goods was some heavy hiking.
Hunting Season | Average Hiker
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
Homesickness & Sleeping On a Hill
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
Salisbury & Maria McCabe
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
Shay’s Rebellion & Fall Hiking
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
Southbound Misfits in New England | Average Hiker
October 1, 2013 Today’s hiking was some of my favorite terrain. I traveled through rolling forests and farming land, traveling along the edges of both… Read More »Southbound Misfits in New England | Average Hiker
Dark Forests & tiny Breakfasts
Big breakfast and creepy trail.
Mt Greylock & a Gluttonous Grin
Mt. Greylock and hiker towns.
Black Weasels & Farside Cartoons
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
Goddard Shelter and First Time Hikes
Meeting blog followers and climbing too late.
Spindly Legged Goats | Average Hiker
Fall colors and spindly legged goats
Sunrise, Vizslas & Manchester Center
Sunrise and Manchester Center, VT