2,181 / 2 = 1090.5 Yesterday, I passed the 1,090.5 mile marker- also known as the half way point of the Appalachian Trail. A thousand miles is a long ass ways to walk, and I get to do it all over again. It is tradition that once a thru-hiker passes the half way point that […]
A large part of the reason I decided to embark on an adventure as epic as hiking the Appalachian Trail, was for a renewed mental clarity. I assumed that consecutive months spent in the woods would break life down to its simplest components and earth’s profound truths would be all that remained. Turns out, I […]
Jeff was desperately fighting the river’s powerful current, saw in one hand, the other raised in the air to maintain balance to avoid falling back in. The exhaustion on his face was obvious. After what he had just been through, you couldn’t blame him. As Jeff pulled himself up on to the river’s bank, I […]
Here’s a challenge for you… You have two hours to cover seven miles by foot. Easy enough, right? Okay now add 1,385 feet of elevation change. Still very doable. Now- tack 35 lbs. on your back and add unrelenting roots and sharp rocks along nearly every step of your path. Okay- that’s a challenge. Oh […]
Trivia question: Which state along the Appalachian Trail accounts for the greatest number of miles? Answer: Virginia Of the 2,181 miles that make up the Appalachian Trail, Virginia claims 550 of these, just over one quarter of the entire trail. And for this reason, in addition to the repetitive scenery throughout the state, the term […]
During the following video, you will laugh. Scene: According to our Appalachian Trail guide book, there’s a campground known as the ‘Captain’s” which is basically some former thru-hiker’s backyard. Amongst hikers, it is common knowledge that he intentionally leaves a fridge full of grape and orange soda out on his patio for hikers to enjoy. […]
In the following video, Badger is encountered by a “wild pack of animals”. Obviously it should have been a pack of wild animals. However the fault is not mine as I was just reading what was on the TelePrompTer. Next time I have no choice but to DO IT LIVE!!!
I took a quick detour from the trail last week. This past Wednesday, I had a 2nd interview with Google (for those who know me, working for them has been a life long dream). Apparently they’re expressing interest in acquiring the Good Badger. I suppose due the sheer size, technically it would be considered more […]
In the following video, you learn why my morning was likely better than yours (assuming you aren’t also hiking the Appalachian Trail or work at the Playboy Mansion). For you fact Nazi’s, the waterfall is Laurel Fork Falls in Tennessee.
(Warning: this post is long. If you’re pressed for time, skip to the last section to get the best bang for your buck.) This is Bruce. Bruce is not your average dude. Bruce, is a trail angel. Trail Angel: a person who delivers trail magic. Trail Magic: a random act of kindness uniquely provided to […]
