In mid-April I will be setting out on my flip flop thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. When I tell people of my plans it usually prompts a series of questions: “What is the Appalachian Trail?” “How long is it?” “How long will that take?” “Don’t you worry about bears?” “What are you going to eat?” These questions are all pretty straightforward and easy enough to … Continue reading Why Hike, Why Now? Answering the Big Questions