The doctor diagnoses me with plantar fasciitis and metatarsalgia. No broken bones, though.A week later, I attempt to return to the trail and meet Tenacious and Nighthawk near Delaware Water...
While at Pine Grove Furnace, I switch out my default Oboz insoles with Superfeet. Though the trail stays flat and groomed for a mile after leaving the park, my feet...
June 18, 2017: Father’s Day. I wake up to the smell of fried eggs wafting upstairs, courtesy of former thru-hiker and current owner of the Mountain Home Cabbin, Scott.
Every hotel in Waynesboro maintains a list of trail angels willing to shuttle hikers back to the trailhead at Rockfish Gap. After breakfast, I consult the list and randomly pick...
Mere minutes after we clamber down from Spy Rock, a cloud of fog rolls in.Wow, we lucked out on sunrise, I think.I get a perfectly obscured view atop The Priest....
I linger at McAfee Knob, nestled against the rocky outcrop, for a few moments longer. A soft glow still emanates from the clouds just above the horizon when I turn...
After arriving at McAfee Knob, I walk around, take a nap, and wait as the rest of my tramily arrives. We watch the sunset. We hike up for the sunrise....
The next week begins in a haze of rain and text messages. With Silas and Carter returning from trail days, we find our trail family scattered over a range of...
