Trail Name “Boomerang” Retired Military Officer, World Traveler, Chef, and aspiring Thru Hiker. Taking the all-of-the-above approach to not growing old gracefully. Currently seeking The Fountain of Middle Age and living the quiet life in Montana. My wife and I have a small ranch and 18 horses and mules. Leaving this paradise for a January, 2024 start on the Appalachian Trail.
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Days 81-92 on The Appalachian Trail-Pennsylvania
The shoe and foot problems continue I don’t think of it as Rocksylvania, rather it is more like the rocks of Virginia were compressed into a
Days 74-80 on The Appalachian Trail
Virginia took awhile. So many beautiful places and people through that stretch with memories I will carry with me always. The expanse of the views,
Days 68-73 on The Appalachian Trail–Shenandoah National Park
This expansive and beautiful section of the trail vexed me a bit. Perhaps it was returning to the Smokies to complete unfinished miles and the
Days 62-67 on The Appalachian Trail
Big miles, great scenery, return to the Great Smokies, and back to the future. Once again, I am thankful for the advice to take it easy, and I
Days 55-61 on The Appalachian Trail
Lost: One Small Brown Bifold Wallet Last seen within a two square mile area near the Peter Mountain Trailhead. Wallet is the size of a medium size
Days 50-54 on The Appalachian Trail
My Strategy to Stay Healthy In this and previous posts you may have noticed that I am shuttling and staying in hostels or a B&B mostly since
Days 44-49 on The Appalachian Trail
Moving Up The Trail Post-Injury Returning to the trail was an easy decision Lady Di’s B&B in Damascus provided a great first stop with an
Days 41-43 on The Appalachian Trail
First Things First: Giving Thanks Everyday I give thanks for many things in my life. I would like to give my thank you to a number of people who
Days 36-40 on The Appalachian Trail
Disclaimer: The closed head wound has had some negative effect especially added to previous concussive injuries, so I'm doing my best here. Some
Reflections From The Appalachian Trail
The Road to Damascus and The Jericho Mile My trail name “Boomerang” is becoming more appropriate as the trail will have now thrown me three times.