Appalachian Trail 2019 - 1 Month

Take It Day By Day - I will be heading to the Appalachian Trail (AT) and posting daily videos from there. Check out my announcement in this video and watch for the first videos in this "AT Series" coming VERY soon! To see more about my journey and how I arrived at this point, check out my first series, "Take it Day By Day - Backpacking, Hiking, Camping Series".

Take It Day By Day - I will be starting the Appalachian Trail in a couple of days, and this is my final shakedown hike with a full pack to make sure everything is good before I go. This is my last chance to make any necessary changes. Fingers crossed.

Take It Day By Day - Day 1 & 2 on the Appalachian Trail. Not totally confident in everything I'm doing, how far I can go, where to camp each night, where to get water, etc... but I'm figuring it all out. I can't believe I'M ON TRAIL!!!

Take It Day By Day - Day 3 on the Appalachian trail - Camped at Woody's Gap last night. Highlights today are meeting lots of interesting new people, hiking over Blood Mountain and resupplying at Mountain Crossings outfitter and hostel. Lots of rain today! I'm starting to feel like I belong out here.

Take It Day By Day - OK. I'm really feeling great about this. I belong out here. This is incredible! Long miles today. Rain and beautiful fog all day long. Trail Magic everywhere.

Take It Day By Day - Day 5: Tough day, but fun. Lots of steep climbs. I found my first true stealth campsite - Beautiful area, absolutely quiet and absolutely perfect!

Take It Day By Day - Day 6 on the Appalachian trail was an interesting one. I felt very strong today. So much energy… physically and mentally. I was very introspective, and the thoughts just streamed all day long.

Take It Day By Day - I set my daily Appalachian Trail mileage record today, Day 7, in the attempt to reach the city of Franklin in time for Doug to pick me up for a resupply and a partial day off. Definitely surprised at how the scenery changed upon reaching North Carolina.

Take It Day By Day - I can't imagine a more perfect campsite than where I stayed last night! I also got to see, climb and view from the first tower I have encountered on the Appalachian Trail. Building on how things have progressed in previous days, thoughts come much more quickly, and I find my introspection deeper than ever... Today was filled with insights!!! And...Franklin, NC is so close! If you interested in knowing more about Melvin Roberts: https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/s-man-struck-lightning-sixth-time-melvin-roberts-58-electricity-chick-magnet-article-1.132360

Take It Day By Day - Had a great Nero (A Near Zero Day off) in Franklin, NC, and I am reinvigorated and ready to go! All of the amenities of town are amazing, and I found myself deeply appreciating all of the things I usually take for granted such as running water, stores and washing machines!... but I'm ready to get back to the wilderness and simplicity. Let's Go!