Apr 202 minTEAR Updates Spring 2022Apart from writing a book and editing some video from my 2019 hike, I've also spent some time during the pandemic to digitally scout for...
Feb 144 minSteepest Climbs of the AT, PCT, CDT, and the TEARThe ‘Triple Crown’ of US long-distance hiking is made up of the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Trail. The three...
Jan 255 minI Hiked 6000 km Across Europe's Mountains - These Were The Best TrailsIt was actually a bit over 6250 km, but who's counting? In 2019 I hiked for seven months across the mountains of Europe. My path was a...
Feb 11, 20201 minIntroducing the Trans-European Alpine RouteIt's been almost three months since I finished my hike across Europe. It was always my goal to not just go off on an adventure, but to...
Mar 30, 20191 minI think I'm quite ready for another adventureWell, my bag is packed once again. Tomorrow I fly to Europe for another foot-powered odyssey, a 6500 km walk from the Black Sea to the...
Sep 2, 20184 minThe TEAR vs AT, PCT, CDT (Stats)Update Jan 2022: The data presented here was a rough analysis of the of the Trans-European Alpine before it was hiked in 2019. The route...
Apr 6, 20183 minDIY Ultralight "Bathtub" Groundsheet for $2.50#DIY #MYOG Weight: 2.2 oz Bathtub Wall Height: ~6 inches Material: Polycryo Window Insulation (Shrink wrap) Time Required: 15 min...
Apr 6, 20187 minGoing Light Without Going BrokeWhether you're relatively new to the world of backpacking or just tired of shouldering that heavy pack again, everyone likes the idea of...
Apr 6, 20183 minThe Story of Steve the SpoonOf all the pieces of gear I took with me on my first thru hike, there are very few still remaining. Long distance hiking is expectedly...
Apr 6, 20181 minTEAR Update: Initial GPX Route CompleteJan 2022 Update: Current GPX tracks are available at the TEAR overview and section pages. Original post follows: GPS routes for the...