![]() I’ve also traveled across the world from Thailand to Iceland, exploring nature and hiking hundreds of miles across mountains, forests and deserts. I spent my childhood summers mostly outdoors – hiking, camping, and swimming in frigid northern lakes. I’m an avid hiker, world explorer, nature enthusiast, and an artist by hobby. (I knew it was him, I could see it in his eyes!)” Follow Scott: Instagram ![]() Almost unbelievably-a few minutes after my discovery, the little hoodie chomper appeared in front of me. The mouse had crawled into my pack and chewed through a plastic liner and a towel to munch on my most costly clothing item. My beloved alpaca hoodie had a quarter-sized hole chewed in it, right at the belly button. Like everyone else, I’m constantly attempting to balance the life scales of mental, physical, and spiritual me - but I’ll try to do it with a laugh and a smile, OK? Most recent post: “AT Days 32 – 35: Animal Bite Hurts! Feisty Connecticut Miles”Įxcerpt: “I found out firsthand the next morning how nasty these creatures could be, as I pulled my pack down and started to rearrange gear. I prefer active mental activities such as analytical problem solving, reading, poker, alternative music, fantasy sports, the stock market, craft beer, and puzzles of any type. I don’t often let my mind drift to beta mode. I had the good fortune of enjoying New Hampshire’s White Mountains as a summer playground for many years as a youngster - a critical element in growing into future roles as student, son, hiker, skier, college grad, military officer, husband, systems analyst, father, and leader. Hiking the Appalachian Trail will fulfill a lifelong dream for me. What’s the worst that could happen?” Follow Catchup: Instagram A few friends had already completed it (lookin’ at you, Marathon) and I figured I was just crazy enough to try. Add in the extra miles to get to campsites before and after the state borders, and I was looking at an ~45-mile day. Subscribe to follow along as I walk, and walk, and then walk some more! Most recent post: “48 Miles, 6 Poops, and 2 Thunderstorms: The 4-State Challenge”Įxcerpt: “The AT through West Virginia and Maryland is “only” 43.6 miles (according to the 2022 AWOL AT Guide), so if you’re truly determined (and a little touched in the head), you could set foot in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania in one day on the trail. ![]() I’m blogging with the goal of one day supporting myself as a writer. After 5 years of hating my corporate job and with my 30th birthday fast approaching (quarter-life crisis, anyone?) I’m finally doing the damn thing – quit my job, moved out of CA, and am coming home to the welcoming bosom of the Appalachians. I grew up hiking in the Shenandoahs and always dreamed of attempting an AT thru-hike.
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