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August 18, 2023 in the Trinity Alps Wilderness: Trail photos appalachiantrailcafe.net/index…c0000fa0e6ecaf84fa825a0c7 Hung out here for a while with thru-hiker 'Bob the Builder.' He was a great guy. …

⛰️ AT Question Of The Day – Apr 30, 2024 ⛺ My answer today was – CORRECT Total questions answered – 784 Total answers correct – 727 Percentage answers correct – 93% Longest correct streak – 61 hykeroo.com/atqotd #hykerooatqotd I noticed on today's…

for gloves for winter riding I use a pair of light gloves under mittens

Taught my last class today (nucleic acid structure). After next week's final exams I will be done.

Apparently a horse died and the Enloe Creek Trail is currently closed, which means my BMT segment is now over. I'm currently in Cherokee figuring out the next move. I may hop up to Hot Springs.

⛰️ AT Question Of The Day – Apr 29, 2024 ⛺ My answer today was – CORRECT Total questions answered – 783 Total answers correct – 726 Percentage answers correct – 93% Longest correct streak – 61 hykeroo.com/atqotd #hykerooatqotd

Quote from max.patch: “I thot ahead...when I was dating my soon to be wife I told her that at some point in the future -- and I had no idea when -- I was going hike the entire AT. So when the time was right...what could she say? ” she COULD say, "No,…

I thot ahead...when I was dating my soon to be wife I told her that at some point in the future -- and I had no idea when -- I was going hike the entire AT. So when the time was right...what could she say?

Quote from odd man out: “Good to know, since Monday is my last day at work. However my wife thinks being gone for more than a week is unreasonable. That makes planning a challenge. ” 4 years from now I am plannig on 5-6 months (unless I could pull it…

Good to know, since Monday is my last day at work. However my wife thinks being gone for more than a week is unreasonable. That makes planning a challenge.

I'd emphasize gloves for winter riding. My last winter ride was in February 2020 to pace my daughter on her last big pre-marathon run. The only part of me that was uncomfortable was my hands. I'd look for insulated windblock gloves. Non-windblock…

You probably already have most of the clothing you'd want for winter riding. A couple of layers on top, under a jacket to break the wind. Long underwear on the bottom, possibly under shorts if a second layer is needed on your legs. A warm pair of…

Your hike sounds awesome, HB. Have fun and enjoy your friends and grandkids.

You can turn off those "time to move" reminders. Google will reveal the steps since I can't remember how. I always thought they were funny when they went off while in a plane or driving.

I’ve been riding and trying to get my butt used to being in the saddle again. Since cancelling my gym membership and not going to winter spin class, it’s harder to stay in cycling shape during the off season. I’ve considered investing in winter…