Appalachian Trail – September 8, 2013 On the night of September 7, I collapsed back onto the floor of my tent and lay still, dreading the removal… Read More »Hobbits, Infections & Belly Delis | 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 – September 3, 2013 I lay in my bag, feeling moisture falling on my face. I frowned but did not open my eyes.… Read More »Small Towns & Stella’s | Average Hiker

Appalachian Trail – September 2, 2013 I listened to thunderstorms and passing showers all night long. Then, like any proper weather front during a hike,… Read More »Skinless Toes & Mila the Poodle | Average Hiker

Appalachian Trail – September 1, 2013 The climb over Mt. Moosilauke was fun this morning. I would not have called it fun four weeks ago, and… Read More »Mt. Moosilauke, Punkin & Lightning | Average Hiker

Appalachian Trail – August 31st, 1013 I failed to mention that one of the highlights of the Eliza Brook experience was the discovery of my… Read More »Bed bugs and the Bates Motel | Average Hiker

Appalachian Trail – August 30th, 2013 I enjoyed the town of Lincoln, NH. It was a little spread out, but everything was still within walking… Read More »Flapjacks, Jimbo & Eliza Brook Shelter | Average Hiker

Appalachian Trail – August 22, 2013 I started the morning with a challenging task – shaving my legs. Imagine laying a tennis racket on your… Read More »Gondola Rides in New Hampshire | Average Hiker

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 18, 2013 I thought my last day in southern Maine – bring on the Gauntlet as I stretched out under my… Read More »A Moose in the Gauntlet! | Average Hiker

Appalachian Trail – August 14, 2013 Bemis and Blue – are two big, tricky names in southern Maine. These were memorable climbs, with steel rungs,… Read More »Appalachian Trail – Old Blue & the Naked Guy

Appalachian Trail – August 13, 2013 Breakfast was ginormous – even the waitress raised an eyebrow as I perused the menu and thoughtfully read each item… Read More »Appalachian Trail – GINORMOUS | Average Hiker

Appalachian Trail – August 12, 2013 I was up early and looked over to see Sandman’s little Wal-Mart pop-up tent bouncing around. He was an… Read More »Appalachian Trail – A Drone or a backpack? What Damn Back Pack!

Appalachian Trail – August 11, 2013 I slept covered entirely by my Nunatak quilt, waking every 30 minutes to pull it tightly around me, blocking… Read More »Appalachian Trail – Meeting Mr Sandman! | Average Hiker

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 9, 2013 I rounded the last boulder and saw the trail open up before me. I stretched my legs, grinning in anticipation… Read More »Appalachian Trail – Stratton, ME | Average Hiker