Hike Light, Hike Far, Hike Often. On June 30, 2017. Ten years ago today, I finished my through-hike of the Appalachian Trail. Since then, more than 7000 people. If even one in ten through hikes is as life changing as mine was, I think it would be a good development for the world. Trail Maintenance for Lightweight Backpackers. On May 26, 2017.

And somehow, the last year just, well, disappeared.

Monday, July 27, 2015. Descending to Lake Ellen Wilson Campsite, where I had a permit to camp. 8220;But you should be more worried about the mountain goats. They harassed us all night. What would you have done? Mountain goat on the trail.

Life, Love and Adventure from an Arizona Hiker. Subscribe to Blog via Email. Enter your email address to subscribe. Laquo; Sampling the AZBDR and The Art of Being in the Moment. You guys know me by now. I share most of my adventures with the public either here or via social media. Summer is Perfect for Mi.

Friday, July 24, 2015. Late last January something happened. I was playing catch with a football in front of the house during halftime of a playoff game. James threw a deep one, and when I stretched out to make the catch on the run, I was stabbed in the hip with a bolt of pain. Since then the pain has gotten progressively worse, despite weeks of physical therapy. Why am I telling you this dear reader? Anyway, thanks for reading and stay tuned.

Off the grid and out the door. It was overcast with a chance of.

Gear Talk, Reviews, Trip Reports, and Ultralight Discussion. As I mentioned in my previous blog post, I was in the market for a new lightweight daypack. Initially, I looked into continuing the trend of using Gossamer Gear packs and was looking at the minimalist daypack. In the end, I wound up going with the cheaper option and buying the Cotopaxi Luzon 18L Daypack.

On my desk I have a quote taped there. It comes from a fortune cookie. Sauk River to Highway 2.