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Kindle

January 23, 2012
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The Kindle 3G with Waterproof Bag

 Overview The Amazon Kindle Keyboard 3G is a lightweight E-Reader linked to the popular online publisher Amazon.com. One may think that an e-reader has no place in the outdoors, yet for my 11 month hike, it was an essential piece of gear. Even for the ultra-light hiker/trekker, the Kindle has a place in the pack. Trail Report…

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Crossing Over

January 22, 2012
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Crossing Over

Key West to Canada….Those words had been ringing through my mind for the last 323 days and 4017 miles. When I crossed beside a granite pillar, they became a reality. However, before that step, I had a hundred or so grueling miles of pavement to…

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Out of the Wilderness

January 20, 2012
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Out of the Wilderness

Throughout the entirety of Maine, I didn’t run into one person on the trail. It may sound lonely, but it’s actually a rare treat to be able to have these remote but heavily used areas all to yourself. The 100 Mile Wilderness is a section…

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Mahoosuc Notch

January 1, 2012
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Mahoosuc Notch

The AT is a rough trail. At times it is nothing more than a game path traveled and kept packed by humans traversing the mountains. As you travel further north, the frequency at which you say “What the HELL?” tends to increase. I’m talking about…

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What’s Next

December 27, 2011
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What’s Next

Now that I’ve hiked from Key West to Canada, I have to find something else to do with my life. So here’s my 4 Step plan at continued adventure: 1. Get a Job. 2. Write a Book. 3. Continue Blogging. 4. Work that Bucket List.…

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End Game Update

December 19, 2011
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I’m finally off the AT and continuing my journey to Canada. There are a lot of awesome stories that came out of the last few weeks…so, stay tuned… For now, know that I am safe, warm, and happy. I’m in Millinocket, Maine, with a few…

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