Inner Journey
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How to Blog on the Appalachian Trail: Apps, Devices, Battery Charger, and Internet Connectivity
I’ve always had mixed feeling about carrying communication technology when I’m hiking because the a big part of day hiking and…
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Following in his Footsteps
One of the keys to efficient hiking in more arduous winter conditions is energy preservation and I’ve found that you…
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Living an Unscheduled Life
Guthook said, “I want to see how long I can lead a life without a fixed schedule” when we were…
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Conquering Doubt – Meditations on Why I Hike
Have you ever wondered why some people are so obsessed with hiking? People like me. I’ve had my own theories…
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Hiking My Own Hike – A One Year Reprospective
I quit my corporate job, a year ago this week, to go my own way. After 20+ years of work…
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The Sound of Cicadas
When I was growing up, I used to listen to the sound of the cicadas in our back yard. It’s…
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Beginner’s Mind
When you get really good at something, it’s easy to fall into the trap of automated behavior. This is where…
Read More » Fear of Snakes
True confession here. When I was a teenager, I was deathly afraid of snakes. It was so bad that I…
Read More »Hiking and Meditation
Hiking is meditation, for me at least. It’s one of the main reasons I run off into the mountains and…
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Solo Backpacking
Solo Backpacking I do a lot of solo backpacking. I got started when I hiked the Long Trail in Vermont…
Read More » Why I Hike
I really like hiking. There are lots of reasons why, but I think the most important is mental. My life…
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Why Do You Hike the Appalachian Trail?
My friend Martin left a comment on my last trip report, saying the he was beginning to see the…
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