Appalachian Trail
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The Zero in The Gnarled Pine Hollow: An Appalachian Tale
Featuring rolling, mist-covered peaks and breathtaking views, the Great Smoky Mountains straddle the border between North Carolina and Tennessee and include 71 miles of the Appalachian Trail. On the 1st of March, with FreshGrounds’ breakfast in my belly and a… Continue reading
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The Wildcats, NH: An Appalachian Tale
I sit down to write about the Appalachian Trail, and there are dozens of days that would be in contention for the greatest. This day was certainly up there. We’d spent the last few days hiking through the White Mountains,… Continue reading
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1,000 Miles of Trail Magic: An Appalachian Tale
As beautifully defined by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, trail magic describes “acts of generosity in [the] wild and primitive setting of the Appalachian Trail [which are] often received with a heightened sense of wonder and gratitude by hikers.” Trail angels… Continue reading
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Introducing… An Appalachian Tale
I have long intended to write about my experiences on the Appalachian Trail. But every time I do, I am stumped. Where to begin? Can five months’ experience, undoubtedly the most revelatory and intense of my life, be reduced into… Continue reading
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There Ain’t No Coffee Like A Crappy Coffee
A badge that workaholics wear upon their sleeves, like a proud scout toting a navigation award. A method for feigning a false individuality – insert a fifteen-syllable order, invariably featuring the words “iced”, “syrup”, “oat milk”) – and sophistication of… Continue reading
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My Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Gear List: Reviews, Insights, and Advice
Prior to thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, I maintained a clear and central philosophy: if I had the right gear and knew how to use it, then I could work everything else out once I was on the trail. Starting in… Continue reading
The Eye of an Archer 