Craigen “Cool Breeze” Smith

I'm Craigen, which is just Scottish for Craig. My granddad told me that if I ever do any thing important in life I should do it in a Kilt, so I can be found hiking in my Kilt. I work as a Pagan Prison Chaplain in the UK, which is different, and they have given me 6 months off to go take a walk in the woods. I'm mostly interested in History, Politics, good food and beer, F1 and Rugby! I've hiked the Camino Frances and Portuguese, The Ridge Way and most recently Wainwrights Coast to Coast. PS. I'm rather dyslexic, my SPG might not be on point, but I do try.

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Fresh Trim and feeling good!

Fresh Trim and feeling good!

Day 67 Trimpi Shelter to Marion 10 miles - AT mile 534.6 Card of the day - XI Justice Oh my did it rain!  My tent held up well but my pack is

May 16, 2024 : Craigen “Cool Breeze” Smith
500 miles and blood!

500 miles and blood!

Day 65 Elk Garden to Old Orchard Shelter miles 15.3 - AT mile 510.5 Card of the day - 8 of Cups This morning we were treated to a beautiful

May 15, 2024 : Craigen “Cool Breeze” Smith
The Trash People do trail magic!

The Trash People do trail magic!

Day 64 Stagnant Pond to Elk Garden 12.3 miles - AT mile 495.2 Card of the day - Ace of Pentacles This morning Cheeto asked if he could ask me a

May 15, 2024 : Craigen “Cool Breeze” Smith
Another lost bear line!

Another lost bear line!

Day 63 Tent-site to Stagnant Pond 10.4 miles - AT mile 482.8 Card of the day - VII The Chariot Following the debauchery of the night before, as

May 15, 2024 : Craigen “Cool Breeze” Smith
Smiles before miles

Smiles before miles

Day 62 Damascus to Tent-site 1.5 miles - AT mile 472.5 Card of the day - XV The Devil Day 61 was a zero in Damascus.  What do you do all day

May 15, 2024 : Craigen “Cool Breeze” Smith
The road to Damascus

The road to Damascus

Day 60 Double Spring Shelter to Damascus 18.5 miles - AT mile 471 Card of the day - XXI The World I’ve been out here for 2 months now, a fact

May 9, 2024 : Craigen “Cool Breeze” Smith
Just another misty day

Just another misty day

Day 59 Vandeventer Shelter to Double Spring Shelter 14.5 miles - AT mile 452.5 Card of the day - XIII Death After the lightning of last night I

May 9, 2024 : Craigen “Cool Breeze” Smith
Meeting a Frog on Pond Mtn

Meeting a Frog on Pond Mtn

Day 58 Laurel Falls Trail to Vandeventer Shelter 15 miles - AT mile 438.0 Card of the day - 6 of Wands They say you should never look a gift horse

May 7, 2024 : Craigen “Cool Breeze” Smith
As slow as a snail?

As slow as a snail?

Day 57 Mountaineer Falls Shelter to Laurel Falls Trail miles 18.7 - AT mile 423.1 Card of the day - none drawn I was up and on the road by

May 6, 2024 : Craigen “Cool Breeze” Smith
In a race with a snake!

In a race with a snake!

Day 56 Mountain Harbour to Mountaineer Falls Shelter 8.8 miles - AT mile 404.4 Card of the day - XX Judgment This morning was awful.  I was

May 6, 2024 : Craigen “Cool Breeze” Smith