Today, I return. Today, I start back on the Appalachian Trail at Unicoi Gap, heading north. This is where my trip truly begins, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, the next time I come home, it’ll be by way of Maine. I’ve been home almost two weeks, and with every passing day, I’ve gotten more restless […]
By now, people have started noticing I’m back home. The ones of you who read my blog know that everything’s going according to plan, and that I’ll be back on the trail in a few days. I returned home to attend a presidential inauguration banquet at my alma mater, which was an excellent and enjoyable […]
One of the biggest misconceptions that non-hikers have of long distance hiking is that it’s boring. That without constant technological stimulation, a day packed full of planned activities and access to the wider world, we’re all either hiking endless identical miles or sitting around camp staring at each other. Let me tell you, that ain’t […]
Today is the big day. Or at least, the first big day. Today I set off from Amicalola Falls State Park for the next nine days to take a quick walk up to North Carolina. For those I haven’t told, I’ll be doing this trip in two legs. (And also on two legs. Get it?) […]