July 3rd 2021 Days km: 16.2kmTotal km: 501.6km After yesterday's effort I decided I would take it easy today. I'd slept well in the old schoolhouse and my back was feeling much better, though still super stiff and tight until I got moving. I headed down to the shop at 8:15 so I could get … Continue reading Bibbulmun track day 24: Donnelly River to Tom Road
A.T. hike
The Bogey Track or Why is this “Easy” Trail Kicking my Butt?
In football (soccer for people who are wrong) we have this sporting term for a team that you always struggle against. The bogey team. Regardless of how well your team is playing when they play their bogey team all bets are off and there is a very good chance they are going to lose. Now … Continue reading The Bogey Track or Why is this “Easy” Trail Kicking my Butt?
Why do I like hiking again?
So it had been an interesting day. Frigid winds had frozen my gloveless hands, I got the worst wind burn I have ever experienced, and someone walked in on me whilst I was in the privy…but I got over Blood Mountain, and the weather had cleared for a spell to let me take in the … Continue reading Why do I like hiking again?
The Bucket
I am going back to the A.T. this year for another L.A.S.H (Long Ass Section Hike), which has got me reflecting some. What can I learn from my failed thru-hike attempt last year? So yeah, my thru-hike last year petered out at just over 200 miles. Why for? Well, the biggest mistake I made, as … Continue reading The Bucket
Leeroy on trek (work presentation)
I was asked by my boss to chat about my time on the Appalachian Trail when we had a team get together. It went down pretty well so I thought I should add it here, with a few more details. Enjoy. What is the AT? The Appalachian Trail (A.T.) is the longest hiking-only footpath in … Continue reading Leeroy on trek (work presentation)
AT 2018: Day 25 (the one were I call it a day)
0 miles Gatlinburg NOTE: I’m not dead. Apologies folks, but I thought I had posted an update a while ago. A few folk I bumped into back home mentioned that they followed the blog and that they were surprised to see me. Then it clicked that I had left this post in draft. Oops. Anyhoo, … Continue reading AT 2018: Day 25 (the one were I call it a day)
AT 2018: Day 24 (the last one for 2018)
10.5 miles Double Spring Gap shelter (mile 196.8) to Newfound Gap (mile 207.3) I woke up to only damp socks and my shoes were only partially frozen This was a definite improvement on the last few days. I struggled out of my sleeping bag and took stock. My left side was a mess. Physical state: … Continue reading AT 2018: Day 24 (the last one for 2018)
AT 2018: Day 23 (the uneventful one)
7.4 miles Derrick Knob shelter (mile 189.4) to Double Spring Gap shelter (mile 196.8) The wind was howling outside when I woke up. I crept cautiously out of my sleeping bag and immediately regretted it. It was freezing. And I felt like I had been beaten up. "Bloody hell! It's pure Baltic out there!!!" *Blank … Continue reading AT 2018: Day 23 (the uneventful one)
AT 2018: Day 22 (the one were a bear steals my food)
12.1 miles Mollies Ridge shelter (mile 177.3) to Derrick Knob shelter (mile 189.4) Despite the cold I slept well. I woke briefly at 5am and then dozed until 7. After that sleep I felt much better. I decided a hot breakfast was in the menu, it would give me the energy needed to hit my … Continue reading AT 2018: Day 22 (the one were a bear steals my food)
AT 2018: Day 21 (the one were the Smokys kick my butt)
12 miles Fontana Hilton shelter (mile 165.3) to Mollies Ridge shelter (mile 177.3) Why is it that people who snore like a god damn lawnmower always fall asleep so frickin fast? I did not sleep much at all. The person next to me was a champion snorer, and he did not stop. All goddamned night … Continue reading AT 2018: Day 21 (the one were the Smokys kick my butt)
Leeroy on Trek 