Hiking
Browse our hiking and backing articles to find new trails to explore, learn the basics of hiking and backpacking, tips, hiking resources, and the latest trail news.
The Prepper’s Medical Handbook; A Review from a Backpacker
Dr. Forgey (the author) reached out to me asking if I would be willing to give my honest review of ...
My Plans for 2021 – Will I return to the Appalachian Trail?
What are my plans for 2021? I have been getting a ton of emails asking that exact question and if ...
Wounded Warrior Project Carry Forward 5K – I Carry For…..
This post is made possible with support from Wounded Warrior Project. All opinions are my own. On October 10, 2020, ...
10 Essentials of Hiking
What are the 10 Essentials of Hiking, you ask. The 10 essentials of hiking are the items you should bring ...
How to Poop in the Woods
How to poop in the woods? What!? For those that grew up in the outdoors, knowing how to use the ...
What to Bring On Every Hike
What should you bring on every hike? I don't know how many times I have encountered individuals who were not ...
Fort Parker State Park / Hiking Trails
We headed out to Fort Parker State Park for some day hiking. I was surprised that we were able to ...
Big Ole List of Books for Hikers & Backpackers
In no particular order, I have started keeping a list of books for hikers & backpackers (or those that love ...
Milton Reimers Ranch Park & Trails
Milton Reimers Ranch Park is located in Dripping Springs, Texas just down the road from Hamilton Pool. It offers hiking ...
Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike | COVID-19 Puts my Hike on Hold
It's day 29 (March 18th) since I started my thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail and a little over 2 weeks ...
Day 11-13: Appalachian Trail Thru Hike | Off Trail for A Couple of Weeks
Day 11-27 since my thru-hike started was spent mostly in a blur of sorts. I know I had a lot ...
List of Appalachian Trail Hostels, Hotels, Business & Area Closures (and ReOpens) due to Coronavirus
I AM NO LONGER UPDATING THIS LIST AS MOST PLACES HAVE OPENED BACK UP EXCEPT FOR SHELTERS AND PRIVIES. I ...
Sending Packages to a Thru Hiker
How to send packages to a thru-hiker. If you are looking to have resupply boxes mailed to you or if ...
Hiawassee, Georgia | Appalachian Trail Series
Hiawassee, Georgia is a popular stop off point on the Appalachian Trail for resupply and rest. But, what does Hiawassee ...
Day 9 & 10: Appalachian Trail Thru Hike | Zero & Hogpen Gap to Unicoi Gap
Day 9 was a zero-day for me as I try and get my head back in the game and dodge ...
Day 8: Appalachian Trail Thru Hike | Baggs Creek Gap to Hogpen Gap
Day 8 started with me waking up to a wet sleeping bag (quilt). Well, my toebox was drenched. It took ...
Day 7: Appalachian Trail Thru Hike | Neel Gap to Baggs Creek Gap
Day 7 started out with a late checkout from the hotel. We got a ride to Neel Gap from our ...
Day 6: Appalachian Trail Thru Hike | Our First Zero
Day 6 is our first zero of the hike! Today we spent time doing laundry and resupplying. The coolest part ...
Day 5: Appalachian Trail Thru Hike | Blood Mountain
Day 5 was an amazing day! We left Jarrad Gap to head towards Neel Gap (and climb Blood Mountain) on ...
Day 4: Appalachian Trail Thru Hike | Gooch Mtn Shelter to Jarrad Gap
Day 4 started out early with frost on the inside of my rain fly and was our longest day yet! ...
