So, as my research continues, and if you follow this blog, you know by now that my research includes Reddit. Redditors provide hands-on experiences and honest reviews of equipment that they have used...
RESEARCH FOR MY A.T. THRU-HIKE IN '24
RESEARCH FOR MY A.T. THRU-HIKE IN '24
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I have so many questions for my upcoming thru-hike in 2024. One of the biggest is "how do shipping resupplies work on the Appalachian Trail"? Fortunately for me, someone asked that question on Reddit...
Ahh, the budget. Like most people, I am on a time and financial crunch to hike the Appalachian Trail in 2024. Also, because I am an "older" guy, I have more responsibilities than when I was, say 25...
I was laying in bed and I thought, what if I mimic my future AT habits now so that I will have a routine when I get on the hike in March of 2024? So, that is what I will do. I intend on using what I...
My first overnight backpack trip in preparation for my 2024 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike. My first overnight backpack trip was educational, to say the least. I set out with a group of guys to...
Is My “Why” Strong Enough To Complete The AT At 58 Years Old?
When famed climber George Mallory was asked "Why he wanted to climb Mount Everest," his reply was "Because it's there." I would caution anyone about hiking the AT if your only answer is "because...