Tag: Backpacking

The Last Section Part 7: Into the 100 Mile Wilderness

Part 7 of a 188 mile Appalachian Trail section hike in Maine in September, 2023. This post is about day 10, my first day of the 100 Mile Wilderness!

The Last Section Part 6: Zero Day in Monson, Maine

Part 6 of a 188 mile Appalachian Trail section hike in Maine in September, 2023. This post is about day 9, when I took a zero day at Captain Bill’s Hikers Hostel near Monson, Maine and prepared to hike into the 100 Mile Wilderness section of the trail.

The Last Section: Part 5

Part 5 of a 188 mile Appalachian Trail section hike in Maine in September, 2023. This post is about day 8, from Horseshoe Canyon Lean-To to arriving at ME Route 15 near Monson. From there I headed to Captain Bill’s Hikers Hostel to ride out the aftermath of a hurricane!

The Last Section: Part 4

Part 4 of a 188 mile Appalachian Trail section hike in Maine in September, 2023. This post is about day 7, from a stealth tentsite just past Baker Stream to Horseshoe Canyon Lean-To, and the ford of the West Piscataquis river.

The Last Section: Part 3

Part 3 of a 188 mile Appalachian Trail section hike in Maine in September, 2023. This post is about day 6, from the Sterling Inn in Caratunk, Maine to a stealth campsite just past Baker Stream.

The Last Section: Part 2

Part 2 of a 188 mile Appalachian Trail section hike in Maine in September, 2023. This post is about days 2-5, from Bigelow Col Campsite to The Sterling Inn in Caratunk, ME.

The Last Section: Part 1

Part 1 of a 188 mile Appalachian Trail section hike in Maine in September, 2023. I began this hike at Stratton, ME and finished it at Mt. Katahdin in Baxter State Park!

A 196 Mile Appalachian Trail Section Hike in May: Damascus to Hot Springs, Part 6

Days 12-18 of a southbound Appalachian Trail section hike in May 2023 from Damascus, VA to Hot Springs, NC.

A Completed Appalachian Trail and a Little Letter to All of You!

Some thoughts after completing the Appalachian Trail in September, 2023 after hiking it in sections since 2019!

A 196 Mile Appalachian Trail Section Hike in May: Damascus to Hot Springs, Part 5

Days 10-11 of a 196 mile southbound Appalachian Trail section hike in May, 2023 from Damascus, VA to Hot Springs, NC.