SOBO Is The Way To Go
“The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.” -John Muir
Choosing a SOBO for the AT hike was the easiest way for us to attempt a thru-hike logistically speaking. For others, there are many reasons that hiking SOBO on the AT is the way to go. So, here are my 3 reasons to hike SOBO.
Trail Conservation
First, as more and more people attempt thru-hikes on the Appalachian Trail, ...
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Yep, that’s right, we are leaving our jobs to hike the Appalachian Trail. What? Yeah, we are crazy. Where do we go to the bathroom? Same place as the bears.
The Great Smoky Mountains
“A man in love is not complete until he is married. Then he is finished.” – Zsa Zsa Gabor
So, my wife (Kaci) and I are out to hike the Appalachian Trail in 2020. But, how did this happen? Several years ago Kaci and I were looking for different outdoor activities to do as a couple. ...
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“For anybody that grows a beard or has hair on their face, I welcome you to the beard game. We’re all family. I encourage that. I encourage beards.” -Rick Ross
Hello outdoor lovers and beard enthusiasts. My name is Kristopher “Kyle” McDill. I am a life long resident of Mississippi and love to hike the outdoors. I have been married for almost 10 years. Luckily, my wife Kaci also loves the outdoors and is the one that got us hiking. ...
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Looking for the best easy, crowd-pleasing go-to dinner recipe? This Crockpot Stuffed Peppers recipe is mine. It’s so easy to pull together that it almost feels like cheating (you don’t even need to brown the meat before stuffing the peppers), it’s healthy (lean protein, whole grains, and vegetables; the gang’s all here), and as my […]
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The Kelty Escape 2 is a well-built but low-cost two-person tent that’s best used for car camping, base camping, and short backpacking trips. It’s compact and easy to set up with a free-standing inner tent, aluminum poles, and a roof vent for added ventilation. Sized for two people, it has large internal pockets and an …
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