Point/Counter-Point: Anxiety vs. Adventure ft. The Dusty Camel

For those who read the Good Badger regularly, you’ve probably noticed that I deal a good amount of grief to my poor, poor, Jewish mother. On top of the constant state of near self-defecation I have placed upon her with my upcoming journey, I also take every opportunity I get to take jabs at her […]

Fables and Fortune Hunters

The following is an excerpt from Timothy Ferriss’ The Four Hour Work Week, a book very instrumental in my decision to go for an extended wander.  I recommend his blog.  Always very inspirational and insightful. —————————————————— Fables and Fortune Hunters An American businessman took a vacation to a small coastal Mexican village on doctor’s orders.  […]

7 Appalachian Trail Facts You Probably Don’t Know (But Should)

The title for today’s post is derived from the things that I’ve learned during my preparation (H) for the Appalachian Trail.  It’s very possible you already knew all seven of these facts.  I just didn’t think, “7 things you already knew” was as grabby. I know present to you: 7 Appalachian Trail Facts You Probably […]

How To: Get a Boo-boo

What Hi-Tec boots offer: durability, stability, and comfort. What Hi-Tec boots don’t offer: improved decision making skills.

That Pre-College Feeling

If your pre-college experience was anything like mine, then the following trip down memory lane might feel so real as to get you car sick…This post is brought to you by Pepto Bismol.  Pepto Bismol, preventing mind diarrhea since 1935™ It was August 2004, the last month of my life as a “high school student.”  […]

the Good Badger: Interviewed

Today, my friends over at The Urban Dater posted an interview with yours truly.  If you’re interested digging a little bit deeper into the dark space that is my brain, I encourage you to check out the article. The Good Badger: Interviewed. Also, expect a new App Trail prep video due out next week. Subject:  […]

How to Prepare For Hiking the Appalachian Trail: Diet Plan [Video]

This week’s video takes us into my favorite room on earth (aside from my Erin Andrew’s shrine), the kitchen. Apparently walking 2,200 miles while carrying the weight of a fat toddler on your back, up and down rocky terrain, burns a good amount of energy.  Currently I burn just slightly more than zero calories per […]

Good Badger Readers, Meet John

John, Good Badger readers.  Shake hands, grab a beer, and tell one funny story about yourselves. Because I’ll be spending all day, every day, for approximately 180 straight days with the same person, it’s important to me that you too become friends with my travel companion, John Guiney.

The Most Anticipated Albums of 2011

So I’ve told you in the past that this wasn’t a music blog.  I want to reiterate this: this is not a music blog.  There is already a Los Angeles size traffic jam of superb music blogs in existence.  I both admire and envy these writers’ endless insatiability for discovering music that inspires.  I will […]

How to Prepare for the Appalachian Trail: Building a Tent [Video]

For those who may be new to the Good Badger, I am a guy who is attempting to give new meaning to the term walking distance (i.e. hiking the Appalachian Trail). Today’s post, on how to build your own tent, is the second edition of the “how to prepare for hiking the Appalachian Trail” video […]

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