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I recently published a book about my 2007 thru-hike. It was as much of a journey writing the book as it was walking the trail. Since its release this past Fall, it has been an absolute joy sharing my...

I would recommend a NOBO hike. In decent shape, you can reach the "bubble" of traditional start time hikers by Harper's Ferry, and there will be plenty of others along the way. This was my...

cat food can for 99 cents. Feed cat. clean can. Single hole punch 16 holes around the top just under the lip. Offset another row of holes under it. Done.

Keep researching the trail. C's get degrees!!!

Somewhere in Virginia, I was hiking on a road the trail followed for a bit and a mini van packed with a family from Ohio en route to the Outer Banks drove up behind me.

Them: Do you know where...

It is definitely possible to start in May and get to Katahdin before it closes. I started May 21st and finished with plenty of time. There are some things you should think about/ask though.
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the waiting is the hardest part

how about a beard comb over?

I had the dirty G eight days from finishing the AT in '07. Bunked up in Rangeley for 5 days with Bob O'brien, not a bad place to be stuck, just wish I wasn't poopin my pants every 15 mins. The...

Found this video a few months ago on youtube while surfing around. I was very unsuccessful in growing a beard on my thru-hike at the age of 20, but I still didn't shave that sucker! I say let it go...

Good stuff, I enjoy the company of them on the trail along with Langhorne Slim, String Cheese and others.

I thru-hiked between my Sophomore and Junior years of college with a start date of May 21st. Everyone will tell you May is a late start date, but you can still make it to Katahdin with plenty of...

I think it depends on your overall goal. If your goal is to section hike the entire trail, I'd go with the start at Springer suggestion. If you plan to thru-hike it at some other time I'd either go...

If it is dirt and rocks inside your shoe that are creating more friction causing the sock to wear faster, perhaps a pair of gaiters would help. Dirtygirlgaiters.com has a plethora of designs...