Trail Wing

Since coming back from my slump around the end of August I have started dayhiking the Trail. On Halloween Oct 31st, I reached a few milestones... I have now hiked just over 100 miles of the Trail via dayhiking. I have covered ground from just south of Duncannon, PA to Harper's Ferry. I know Maryland is a short state but I have officially completed hiking through it! It's an accomplishment for me.

I have picked up an Osprey daypack and a 2L hydration bladder, along with a couple of other ...

Some background: 2 yrs ago I planned on doing a section hike from PA (Rt 16) to Harper's Ferry and failed miserably. Although I had read many articles/journals regarding taking care of your feet, the messages just didn't hit home. I thought I had comfortable shoes... I thought I had the good socks... I thought I was cross trained and physically able to handle the stresses of the trail. You may have already figured this out, but boy, was I ever wrong. I managed to make it 11 miles (up High Rock and ...