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CDT Thru-Hike (2022)  / Hiking  / Unfettered Lifestyle
Thank You & Post-CDT Plans
Posted On October 10, 2022

Nature subtly reminds me to stay focused Thru-hiking the CDT was a solitary journey in that I did it with my own legs and without a hiking partner; however, I didn’t …

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Benton MacKaye Trail Thru-Hike (2021)  / Hiking  / Unfettered Lifestyle
The BMT Chronicles: Epilogue
September 6, 2021

As I noted previously, there is no monument marking the northern terminus of the Benton MacKaye Trail. There is one blaze marking the way south on the sign for the …


Benton MacKaye Trail Thru-Hike (2021)  / Hiking  / Unfettered Lifestyle
The BMT Chronicles: Chapter 7
August 30, 2021

Iron bridge across Enloe Creek I got an early start from Upper Chasteen Creek the next morning. I had 21 miles to go to make it to my campsite at the …


Benton MacKaye Trail Thru-Hike (2021)  / Hiking  / Unfettered Lifestyle
The BMT Chronicles: Chapter 6
August 23, 2021

A cold morning leaving Lower Forney Creek For those of you who read my Appalachian Trail Journal, you’ll know that I thought I would never see a bear, and it wasn’t …


Benton MacKaye Trail Thru-Hike (2021)  / Hiking  / Unfettered Lifestyle
The BMT Chronicles: Chapter 5
August 16, 2021

View the morning after a big storm north of Tapoco Lodge After tending to my blisters, I caught back up with Low Branch and hiked with him for a while. We …


Benton MacKaye Trail Thru-Hike (2021)  / Hiking  / Unfettered Lifestyle
The BMT Chronicles: Chapter 4
August 9, 2021

Sunset at Whigg Meadow The section of trail along the Hiawassee is gorgeous, and I had a beautiful day for it. I ran into several snakes along the trail though, which …


Benton MacKaye Trail Thru-Hike (2021)  / Hiking  / Unfettered Lifestyle
The BMT Chronicles: Chapter 3
August 2, 2021

The BMT crosses a bridge over the Hiawassee River in Reliance, TN The weather did not improve the next day. In fact, as I climbed over Hemp Top Mountain and Big …


Benton MacKaye Trail Thru-Hike (2021)  / Hiking  / Unfettered Lifestyle
The BMT Chronicles: Chapter 2
July 26, 2021

Flame azaleas providing a natural pop of color The first three to four days of a long hike often find me feeling out of sorts. This is normal for me; it's …


Benton MacKaye Trail Thru-Hike (2021)  / Hiking  / Unfettered Lifestyle
The BMT Chronicles: Chapter 1
July 19, 2021

When I’m not sure what to do, my favorite thing to do is to get on a trail and see where it goes. This might mean leaving the house and …


Bartram Trail Thru-Hike (2021)  / Benton MacKaye Trail Thru-Hike (2021)  / Hiking  / Unfettered Lifestyle
Resurfacing & Thru-Hiking Again
June 27, 2021

Early wildflowers in 2020. Who doesn't like a good bloom? Hollywood has a way of creating moments that deliver the feeling of the unexpected, even though we all kind of know …