As I woke this morn I could only just wait for the rainstorm to finally hit. And it did just as morning started. So as I made my breakfast and prepared to leave I said I’ll just wait till it stops. So all morning went by and the rain and wind stopped […]
Smoky Mountains on My Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike
today was a different start, as I was waking up alone. And breaking down camp solo so that was def. different. After making some instant grits with coconut oil and a spoon full of dehydrated eggs. I was ready to go. Packed up and headed down the trail. I prefer leaving a little later […]
Hiking into the Smokies on the AT
today was a long 12 miles uphill day. But all in all I’m doing pretty good. While in the smokies I am unable to camp anywhere I want and must stay at the shelter areas. This to me makes no sense, but hey that’s the parks service for ya. It was a humid day. The […]
Why would someone carry 65lbs of gear down the Appalachian trail?
As I prepared or my journey on the trail I was researching and researching. I like most was looking up all the videos, tips, images and stories that I could to get a feel for what trail life is like. I found that most of what I was seeing were people’s personal stories and […]
To a true angel not just an Appalachian trail angel!!!!
This is a story of a true angel. This story starts as most do on the trail. We were walking about 2 miles from our campsite when we ran into an old time friend of mine. Rock Ocean as he is referred to on the trail was also on his thru-hike. So we stopped […]
3 Tips to Ship your Bike Across Country or Around the World
When we started planning the a bike ride across America, we first faced the decision of where to start and where to end the trip. We lived in North Carolina, and we decided that we would start on the Pacific Coast (Astoria, Oregon) and bike east to Topsail Beach, North Carolina. Our reasoning was that […]
Crash and Floods when Biking the KATY – Bike Across America Day 51
Location: Hartsburg, MO (Small town park) One month to Topsail. I had my first real crash today. I’ve fallen before on this trip, but today I crashed. Just after we got started on the KATY, I noticed my front tire was low on air. It was slowly leaking, but I thought I might pump it […]
Longest Hike Yet – 13.3 Miles Today on the Trail
Today we left Cheese Factory site and headed for Dicks Creek Gap. We were in for a long day. The weather couldn’t be more perfect for hiking. Blue skies for days. About 2.5 miles into the day Johnny’s pack fell apart – belt buckle broke and he had to tie it around his waist, then […]
Another 60 Miles on the KATY Trail – Bike Across America Day 50
Location: Franklin, MO (KATY Roadhouse Campground) Another great day on the KATY. I moved with mindless effort over 60 miles of trail. I strained myself a bit on some soft patches on the trail, hidden from sunlight by the tangled canopy of trees and therefore still damp from Hurricane Ike. For the most part, though, […]
How Much Does it Cost to Hike the Appalachian Trail?
Hiking the Appalachian Trail is a 2,100-plus mile adventure of epic proportions and those that finish will have accomplished something amazing. Speaking from my experience successfully thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, a successful thru-hike will require mental, physical, and financial dedication to complete the trek. Wait, financial? That’s right. Hiking across 14 states for six months […]
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