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Domestic Terrorist on the Appalachian Trail

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

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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.

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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?

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Heights, and The Art of Turning Back

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

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Book Update!

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

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Hiking Thru Podcast Interview

The Hiking Thru Podcast interviews long distance hikers about life on the trail. Check out Part 1 of my conversation with host Erin Egan here!

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The Challenge of Following New Thru Hikers

I started my Appalachian Trail thru hike two years ago on March 24, 2017. I heard about the AT six months prior when I was reeling from a blindside divorce, desperate for a huge change. It only took a few weeks of Googling to reconfigure everything in my life to make it happen. The 2200 […]

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Saturn Returns Podcast Interview

The Saturn Returns Podcast features stories with a clear before and after. I discuss hiking the Appalachian Trail as a gay man and my new life in Alaska.

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All By Yourself?! Thru Hiking as a Solo Female

A thru hike is a gift and my dream is that every solo woman on the edge gets that little push. With each woman who takes to the trail, the world gains another Mountain Goddess Warrior.

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First Guest Post Inbound

Jake Treks will soon feature new voices and perspectives on changing your life through outdoor adventure.

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  • Domestic Terrorist on the Appalachian Trail May 2, 2021
  • Happy Appalachian Trailversary March 25, 2021
  • Smoky Mountain Homecoming March 12, 2020
  • Inspiration Pendulum October 20, 2019
  • Heights, and The Art of Turning Back September 24, 2019

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Hiking season is here!! Time to play in the mountains 🥹⛰
Sunset boat ride with some coworkers, celebrating the end of the busy summer tourism season.
My favorite season to hike! Crisp air, the best colors, fewer people on trails during the week. This was my first 8+ mile solo hike in months. I sang and danced. AHHH FALLL!!
Squeezing in a bit more lake swimming before the water gets too cold. We ate lunch on this ledge about 15 ft above the lake. Some people came to fly fish, and one guy jumped into the lake, super close to the rocks. All I could think about was the beginning of A Walk to Remember, but good for him.
I took my partner David on his first overnight backpacking trip! His first time wearing a full pack, filtering water, hanging food from a tree, and sleeping near a tucked away mountain lake. We hiked about 11 miles each day in 90+ degree sunshine with consistent elevation change. He was such a sweaty trooper! I probably could have picked an easier first overnight…..but I mean these views 🤩🏔❤️
My first ever river kayaking trip! I used to think about doing this all the time when I was little. I had no clue that one day a man I love would teach me how. Lucky, lucky me. Hope you get to enjoy something new this Pride month too!
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