by Sunsets | Jan 19, 2018 | Appalachian Trail, AT, Friday 5's
There are hundreds of photo opportunities along the 2200 miles of the Appalachian Trail. I wanted to showcase my five favorites. Since these are shots from our journey there are not any from early on in the trip … it was always raining. Rain and fog shut us down at...
by Sunsets | Jan 12, 2018 | Appalachian Trail, Friday 5's
Six months, 2189.8 miles, 5 million steps, tramping through 14 states. No matter what stat you use to define it, there is no denying that an Appalachian Trail thru-hike is an impressive feat. It can be life changing … and habit forming. Some of these habits don’t fit...
by Sunsets | Dec 14, 2017 | Friday 5's, Gear
We all know about the Big 3 and everyone is aware of the necessary clothes to take on a thru-hike. But no one really talks about the small items that can make or break a person’s will. Sometimes identified as backpacking luxury items, those that rely on them know how...