The Appalachian Trail, or AT, is known as the granddaddy of long distance hiking. With approximately 2,185 miles separating Springer Mountain, Georgia with Mt Katahdin, Maine it is not something to be undertaken lightly. As the time to put our money where our mouth is and start walking draws near, Lindsay and I have been … Continue reading Appalachian Trail Prep I: Logistics
Author: The Smiths
The “Fabled” Tongariro Crossing & Mt Doom
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is the single most popular "day hike" in New Zealand, and for good reason. It is in an easily accessible location, the terrain is not intimidating and the well-worn path can be navigated by a novice hiker. Tongariro National Park is the 4th oldest National Park in the world and the … Continue reading The “Fabled” Tongariro Crossing & Mt Doom
North Island Finale
Alright good people of the blog-o-sphere. We have been bad bloggers and we know it. I will fully admit I have the attention span of a concussed goldfish, and between that and the new "to-do list" of prepping for the Appalachian Trail we let the blog fall by the wayside. I'm going to make an … Continue reading North Island Finale
Boots to Birks 