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Thru-Hiker Scribe

  • A Struggling Naturalist

    A Struggling Naturalist

    Back home in Ohio, I consider myself to be something of a naturalist. My mother is an avid birdwatcher and taught me hundreds of species as a kid. I have...

  • The First Two Weeks

    The First Two Weeks

    My first two weeks on the CDT were incredible, and tough! The permit system for backcountry camping in Glacier National Park is a bit complicated, and with all of the...

  • The Hardest Part

    The Hardest Part

    I have often said that the hardest part of doing a thru hike is getting yourself to the trail. Not necessarily just the logistics of travel (although that can be...

  • CDT Thru-Hiker Intro: Meet Scribe!

    CDT Thru-Hiker Intro: Meet Scribe!

    "I am actually very much looking forward to the challenges of this trail. This will be the most secluded trail I have done and I struggle with day-after-day solitude, so...