North Carolina is the state where I grew up backpacking, tromping through hardwood and pine forests as I learned to backpack and hike. It is… Read More »Appalachian Trail – Highlights in North Carolina | Average Hiker
I started the trail on Springer Mountain at the end of February, wanting to beat “the bubble” and hopefully get ahead of the heat and… Read More »Appalachian Trail – Highlights in Georgia | Average Hiker
My Appalachian Trail Gear changed due to my early start in February. Temperatures were colder than I expected and stayed colder longer than anticipated. Because… Read More »Appalachian Trail Gear – There Were Changes | Average Hiker
October 6, 2023 I’m glad I moved my tent last night. Wind and rain raged along the Superior Trail last night as a front moved… Read More »Superior Trail Day 10 – Seeing Mike | Average Hiker
October 5, 2022 Today I was struck by the unique beauty and wildness of this trail. Nature has carved a landscape filled with the howls… Read More »Superior Trail Day 9 – Starkly Beautiful! | Average Hiker
October 4, 2022 The terrain had gotten harder; I noted as I hiked away from West Poplar in the cold, dark morning. My goal for… Read More »Superior Trail Day 8 – A Long Day | Average Hiker