Sometimes the trail teaches its greatest lessons when you lose your way. On our final hike of this Appalachian Trail section, we navigated rocky terrain, avoided rattlesnakes, reunited with a remarkable thru-hiker named White Owl, and discovered that getting…
What began as a weather-driven change of plans became one of the most meaningful days of our Appalachian Trail journey. As storms threatened, we split our hike into two shorter sections and were rewarded with the unexpected gift of…
Today's Appalachian Trail hike marked a milestone as we reached the northernmost point of Pennsylvania we've completed. Along the way we met inspiring trail maintainers, finished an unforgettable audiobook, and were reminded that the best days on the trail…
After a devastating storm, the Appalachian Trail was littered with fallen trees, blocked crossings, and constant obstacles. Every few hundred yards, Katie and I had to stop, assess the situation, and find the safest way forward. The experience became…
A chance encounter with a thru-hiker named Squarepie turned an ordinary day on the Appalachian Trail into a reminder that kindness doesn't always come with closure, but we always get to choose the role we play in someone else's…
