Backpackers Guide to the Appalachian Trail and Ten Mile River Shelter
Summary For those of you living in New York City, but are interested in taking a hiking trip out of the city, the Appalachian Trail is closer than you think. […]
Summary For those of you living in New York City, but are interested in taking a hiking trip out of the city, the Appalachian Trail is closer than you think. […]
With a few day trip hikes through Breakneck Ridge and the Appalachian Trail/Nuclear Lake Loop under my belt, I was eager to push my limits and try my hand at a long distance, overnight […]
Summary After completing my Breakneck Ridge hike, I was surprised at how remarkably enjoyable solo hiking could be. Tired?… take a break. Hungry?… eat lunch. Lonely?… talk to a stranger. Lost?… […]
With my new found confidence as a result to my first successful solo hike through Breakneck Ridge (read my full guide here), I’ve been eagerly awaiting my next excursion into […]
After my first hiking trip to the Catskills (Parts I, II, and III) I have had the insatiable urge to get back out of the city, even if it for just a […]
Day 3 began in much the same way as the previous one, same kink in my neck, same rock in my back, and yes, you guessed it… the same fucking […]
For all of us in the tent, Day 2 had a rocky start (yes, lame pun definitely intended). Pummeled by rocks from the night before, I quickly sat up, dislodged the […]
Now before I begin, let me preface by saying I have never been hiking before in my life nor have I ever been much of an outdoorsy kind of person; […]