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Backpacking Self-Care & Tahoe Rim Trail

Before hiking the Appalachian Trail, I thought that long distance hikers would stop feeling aches & pains. They would evolve into super hikers after hiking 200+ miles. I was mistaken. I still had the same aches and pains. However, I…

technologyhikerJuly 6, 2020July 16, 2020 Destinations - California (outside Bay Area), Outdoor Feature

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Thru-hiking Then (2002) & Now (2020)

In July 2020 I am hiking the 170 mile Tahoe Rim Trail. In 2002 I hiked the Southern half of the Appalachian Trail (1000 miles) before business school. While the long distance hiking pattern of sleep, walk, and eat remains…

technologyhikerJune 19, 2020June 21, 2020 Destinations - Bay Area, Destinations - California (outside Bay Area), Outdoor Feature

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Thru-Hiking on iTunes

For those looking for a way to connect w/ the outdoors while indoors, check out the http://thetrailshow.com/. It focuses on long distance hiking, beer, and general frivolity. Here’s a quick note that the Trail Show read on a recent…

technologyhikerMarch 14, 2015August 12, 2015 Outdoor Feature

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Past Adventure: Appalachian Trail Dispatch #8 (Requiem)

I’m posting descriptions of my past favorite trip – the Appalachian Trail. To conclude my trip, I flew 1500 miles from Baltimore to Colorado in about 3 hours. It would have taken me over 75 days to walk that same…

technologyhikerFebruary 12, 2015March 19, 2018 Destinations - US (outside CA), Lightweight Backpacking & Mountaineering, Outdoor Feature, Technology Hiker Favorites

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Past Adventure: Appalachian Trail Dispatch #7

I’m posting descriptions of my past favorite trip – the Appalachian Trail. I am getting back on the correct email numbering with 7.5. I was bit aggressive with my last number #7 and skipped #6. I am in the Front…

technologyhikerFebruary 3, 2015March 19, 2018 Destinations - US (outside CA), Lightweight Backpacking & Mountaineering, Outdoor Feature, Technology Hiker Favorites No Comments

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Past Adventure: Appalachian Trail Dispatch #6

I’m posting descriptions of my past favorite trip – the Appalachian Trail. I am feeling my most civilisized in two months – at least as elegant as one can be with a forest gump/ castaway/ grizzly adams type of beard. Fortunately,…

technologyhikerJanuary 14, 2015March 19, 2018 Destinations - US (outside CA), Lightweight Backpacking & Mountaineering, Technology Hiker Favorites

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Past Adventure: Appalachian Trail Dispatch #5

I’m posting descriptions of my past favorite trip – the Appalachian Trail. There has been a bit of an email drought here in VA – apologies to folks who have written and I have not been able to respond. I am…

technologyhikerJanuary 3, 2015March 19, 2018 Destinations - US (outside CA), Outdoor Feature, Technology Hiker Favorites No Comments

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Past Adventure: Appalachian Trail Dispatch #4

I’m posting descriptions of my past favorite trip – the Appalachian Trail. Bartlett would have a field day with the quotations on the AT. You hear many interesting things such as, “I am going to take it easy today and only hike…

technologyhikerDecember 16, 2014March 19, 2018 Destinations - US (outside CA), Lightweight Backpacking & Mountaineering, Technology Hiker Favorites

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Past Adventure: Appalachian Trail Dispatch #3

I’m posting descriptions of my past favorite trip – the Appalachian Trail. You really have to seek solitude when hiking the AT. This may seem counterintuitive, but folks and friends are everywhere. This is probably because of the strength of trail culture…

technologyhikerDecember 2, 2014March 19, 2018 Destinations - US (outside CA), Lightweight Backpacking & Mountaineering, Technology Hiker Favorites

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Past Adventure: Appalachian Trail Dispatch #2

I’m posting descriptions of my past favorite trip – the Appalachian Trail. I am now in Hot Springs, NC – about 11 days and 135 miles into my trek. I just finished hiking through the Smokies. It is truly amazing!…

technologyhikerNovember 24, 2014March 19, 2018 Destinations - US (outside CA), Lightweight Backpacking & Mountaineering, Outdoor Feature, Technology Hiker Favorites

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