Tag Archives: Appalachian Trail

Helen, Ga., March 20 (Video)

The last few days were pretty rough and strenuous, with two 4000 footers and one slightly injured left foot. I’m taking a day off the Trail to see if it gets better. Continue reading

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Video: Springer to Stover Creek, March 11

I shot this video in something of a Ridley style my first day out on the Trail. Continue reading

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Pictures from March 11-14

Here are some selected pictures from my first few days on the Appalachian Trail. Continue reading

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Woody Gap, March 14

As you probably know by now I decided to skip the approach trail and head directly from Springer Mountain. In the last three days I’ve made 20 miles, as far as Woody Gap, and gotten off the trail for a while to wait out some expected bad weather. Continue reading

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Amicalola Falls State Park, March 11

Later this morning I’ll be off up the approach trail, eight rather strenuous miles until I get to the top of Springer Mountain, the official start of the Appalachian Trail. Continue reading

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Still in Atlanta, March 10

I’m really leaving tomorrow, for real this time. Continue reading

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March 9: Atlanta

I forgot something at REI and I have to go to the post office, so I’m sticking around for another day. Continue reading

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March 8: Atlanta

I arrived earlier this evening in Atlanta, paid too much for a taxi, and have been to WAFFLE HOUSE. Continue reading

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Appalachian Trail Journal, March 6

Most of my packing and putting things in storage is done. The last package I was waiting on UPS to deliver showed up. I’m about ready to leave. Continue reading

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Appalachian Trail

I know I’m in the right crowd when almost no one, when they heard the news I share in this post, asked me why. Most everyone already understood. Continue reading

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