Tag Archives: Appalachian Trail

Story Saturdays – a story of a watch and of time

Posted on November 27, 2011 by

This is my Appalachian Trail watch.  It’s apparently rather light for a watch like this, and its face glows at night.  It’s also waterproof. The Velcro closure started to break down about three weeks into my hike.  I think it … Continue reading →

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Story Saturdays: Hiking Katahdin

Posted on September 25, 2011 by

When you’re an Appalachian Trail hiker, you dream of Mt. Katahdin.  You picture your moment atop the legendary mountain in Maine, the northern terminus of the trail.  You envision blue skies and views for miles and miles.  But you’ve seen … Continue reading →

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Story Saturdays: Maine in a hurricane

Posted on August 28, 2011 by

I’m feeling for the Appalachian Trail hikers out there this weekend and hoping they’ve all gotten off the trail to hunker down until Irene passes.  I made the mistake of hiking in the remnants of Tropical Storm Danny on my … Continue reading →

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Fantabulous Fridays: My AT book!

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

183 pages of gorgeous.  My whole Appalachian Trail blog, plus hundreds of photos, all in a book – a real 11×13 coffee table, hardcover book. It’s beautiful.  It’s a tangible, right-there-on-the-table testament to that amazing journey I was in the … Continue reading →

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Story Saturdays – a 20+ year reunion on the Appalachian Trail

Posted on July 23, 2011 by

Exactly two years ago today, I was in the woods with two of my dearest oldest friends sipping Cosmopolitans.  We’d hiked in good vodka, cranberry juice and even a fresh lime! We were celebrating our last night on the trail … Continue reading →

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