Domestic Terrorist on the Appalachian Trail

The hiking community shrugs while a domestic terrorist enjoys the Appalachian Trail.

Happy Appalachian Trailversary

Yesterday, March 24th, marked the four year anniversary of beginning my Appalachian Trail thru hike. 14 states, 2200 miles, 5.5 months. I still think about it most hours of most days.

Smoky Mountain Homecoming

Discovering a sense of home while hiking through the Great Smoky Mountains. Have you ever felt at home somewhere you’ve only been once?

Heights, and The Art of Turning Back

Some primal lizard part of my brain will always scream High Places = Doom.

Book Update!

My book about thru hiking the Appalachain Trail after my big gay divorce is well underway!

Hiking Season Approaches, Ask Me Anything!

Whether you’re a new hiker looking forward to some trails this spring, or you’re planning a long distance hike, I’d love to soften the learning curve by answering your questions.

I’m Writing a Book

I hope to spark momentum in anyone who feels like an outsider to their ambition. Whatever your personal Katahdin looks like, you deserve to summit it.

The Trail Provides

I finished my thru hike over a year ago and the trail has yet to stop providing. This weekend, I move to Alaska to house sit for the winter. In many ways, this turn of events feels like a logical, direct extension of the AT.

Puzzle Pieces: Returning to Normal Life After the AT

I was recently struck by a quote from former Appalachian Trail thru hiker and author Cindy Ross. “Returning home is the most difficult part of long-distance hiking. You have grown outside the puzzle and your piece no longer fits.” This rings true to my post-hike life. This entry is as much an update as an […]