2015 was an incredible year of change. Reflecting on who I was at the beginning of 2015 and who I am now entering into 2016 is a major wow! I lost 160 lbs, hiked more than 500 miles, and biked over 100 miles. I finished my first sprint triathlon, became a morning person, stopped playing video games, and …
I awoke early to a cool, gray, and drizzly morning. I looked at my calendar. I stated “Kelsey peak”. Last week I wrote this down determined I was going to do it rain or shine. Kelsey Peak is the 2nd tallest peak in the Oquirrh Mountains. I feel the Oquirrh Mountains often get overlooked. So …
After finishing our 400 mile section of the trail and getting a ride from the legendary Miss Janet we arrived in Washington DC. This great city constantly moves. There were so many people. Adjusting to life in the city came back quickly but I don't know how much I liked it. We stayed in a …
Appalachian Trial Statistics Total milage = 403 Days on the AT: 38 Zero Days taken: 2 Daily average milage: 10.6 Current Location = in transit via AmTrack to Washington DC Trains move fast... After walking 400 miles and spending just over a month on foot - riding in a car or on a train feels …
6/13/15 Its time to go and I don't really want to. We hiked our shortest day today. We quit very early to camp by a river. I think we both just felt like if we go to the end then it will be over. Most the day we spent with our friends while they waited …
Continue reading The last night in the woods. But not the end
The Appalachian trail continues to amaze me. Whether being fascinated by the diverse life in the canopy of the green tunnel, skipping across streams, or taking in the views of the Grayson Highlands beauty is all around us. Since leaving Damascus much of our journey has kept us covered in the green tunnel. The Appalachian …
I feel like throughout my life I've always been slower than the average human. I remember running the mile in elementary school and coming in nearly last, I remember playing sports and not being quick enough, and a little over a year ago I came in last place at a 5k I ran in Logan. …
The Appalachian Trail is different for every traveler. Whether crossing something off their bucket list, healing from tragedy, or running from real life the AT offers something for everyone. I saw a quote in the shelter graffiti the other day stating "The trail will always provide." The trail always does provide. Most commonly in the …
We met a great guy a few weeks ago. We told him how tired we were. We joked with him about wanting to quit. He told us "I started 23 days ago and I've dun quit 23 times." I swear every night I wobble into where ever we are staying the night and say "I …
May 10, 2015 Mothers day -- I have had the pleasure in my life to be raised by a firm and loving mother. She encouraged me through the toughest of times and taught me how to be a man. I am grateful for all of the wonderful women who have helped me become the man …
Walk to Victory 