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
Little dogs with sharp toenails should not run around on Neoair pads. I tried to keep my gear from Lu, but she too was a gear hound!
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
Most of my favorite foods for backpacking are easy. This is because I moved to Stoveless on the CDT.
I’ve tried every expensive, “breathable” rain jacket on the market. When hiking hard, I sweat in them all. I’ve decided to try the reasonably priced, silnylon, Light Heart jacket this time.
On my next hike I’ve decided to trade off a little weight for convenience, and go with a Big Agnes Copper Spur.
Plantar Fasciitis is painful. Although, I don’t think it will every completely go away, I’ve discovered a process that seems to mostly work for my foot.
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.
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
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
Big breakfast and creepy trail.
Mt. Greylock and hiker towns.
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
Meeting blog followers and climbing too late.
Fall colors and spindly legged goats
Sunrise and Manchester Center, VT
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 22, 2017 It poured last night, but I was dry and snug in my cabin. I slept lightly in the dark,… Read More »Road kill, Guinness Stew, & an Inn