Monthly Archives: October 2021

“Wow, I totally over trained for this thru hike!” said no one ever… “Youth covereth a multitude of sins on the trail” – Me Many people will tell you not to worry too much about training for a thru hike, saying you’re young and you’ll condition on the trail. They tell you this because inContinue reading “On Training…”

Tent: The MSR Hubba NX1 held up very well during the entire hike. It was sturdy, easy to set up, and decent in bad weather. The small footprint made it easier to find viable camping spots. You’ll also have more flexibility with soil conditions, as the stakes don’t need to be as firmly anchored asContinue reading “Final Gear Review and its questionable relevance”

Several years ago, I became enamored with the idea of through hiking after reading a book on the Appalachian Trail. What would it be like to start a hike, then simply keep going? For a long time I put off the idea. This was something that other people did, not mid career people with familiesContinue reading “Advice for potential through hikers”