Category: Long Trail
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A Century of FKT
Squeezing In– A light rain began to fall as I poked my head in the shelter, surprised to find it empty. I faced a decision: stay put or try to outrun the incoming storm to reach the next shelter. A sudden cloudburst made the choice for me. I unpacked while rain drummed rhythmically on the…
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What Defines a Thru-hike?
March marks the beginning of the Appalachian Trail (AT) thru-hiking season, attracting many hikers aiming to complete the journey from Georgia to Maine. Despite challenges and potential breaks, such as family obligations or weather, the hiking community embraces diverse definitions of “thru-hiking,” emphasizing personal experiences over rigid guidelines.
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Podcast Interview with Mighty Blue
One of the highlights of the 2025 Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association (ALDHA) Gathering was witnessing an onstage recording of the Mighty Blue Podcast with Steve (Mighty Blue) Adams as the Keynote Speaker. He interviewed Mills Kelly, Vegas, Pinkie, and Dennis Newton. Later, I had a chance to chat with Steve and introduced myself as…
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Discover America’s Oldest Long-Distance Trail
Vermont’s Long Trail. The Long Trail (LT) is North America’s oldest long-distance recreational hiking trail, stretching the length of Vermont for 273 miles, from the Massachusetts line to the Quebec border. This “Footpath in the Wilderness” traverses the spine of the Green Mountains, a geological feature that not only dominates Vermont’s skyline but also gave…
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Writing a Book? Whose Idea Was This?
Mocking the Adversity. The question, “Whose idea was this?” is a theme I explore in the thru-hiking memoir, One Mountain After Another. It originated in the early days of adventuring with my oldest friend, Jimmy. It was a joke, a mocking mantra meant to relieve the tension from whatever miserable moment confronted us: a deeper…