Missing out on the Blue Blazes I’m not an AT thru-hiker but hiking parts of the trail with my son Ben, I learned a lot about the mindset, and focus of the thru-hiker. Ben along with his brother Matt are… Read More »Challenges and Sacrifices of the Thru-Hiker
Reflecting on the hikers I encountered during my trip to the Appalachian Trail, I couldn’t help but notice their unique personalities. I classified them into four categories: the Want-To-Be, the Slack Packer, the Day Hiker, and the Doer. Interestingly, I… Read More »Reflecting on Hikers and Photographers
My son, Ben, is an enthusiastic lover of the Appalachian Trail (AT), and I found myself doing day hikes with him and my camera this spring. For the hiker, the AT is filled with challenges and rewards. Some are bold… Read More »Day Hiking on the Appalachian Trail