“IN DIFFICULTY LIES OPPORTUNITY”
“In difficulty lies opportunity.” I saw those words on a billboard today, somewhere between a gas station and the rising blue ridges, and they swirled themselves around my brain. The […]
MUSINGS FROM THE TRAIL: HITCH #8 ~ SEASON 2025
Musings from the Trail: Through the Lens of a Long-Season Ridgerunner on the Appalachian Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Hitch #8 — South Section | April 10–13, […]
2025 SEASON RIDGERUNNER ON THE AT AGAIN! HURRAY!🥾
I have great news! I loved being an Appalachian Trail Ridgerunner in the Smokies SO MUCH I’ve decide to be the long-season Ridgerunner again for the 2025 season! As a […]
BACKCOUNTRY DUTIES: CLEANING A PRIVY!
This past week’s hitch was different from my regular 4-day adventures on the Appalachian Trail, in that the first two days were dedicated to cleaning out a remote backcountry privy […]
WHAT DOES AN APPALACHIAN TRAIL RIDGERUNNER DO?”
I frequently get asked, “What does an Appalachian Trail Ridgerunner do?” While there is an official list of “essential duties and responsibilities” (attached below), I trust that my presence […]
ANOTHER AMAZING ADVENTURE ON THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL…
I had the pleasure of sharing a wild Smokies Appalachian Trail adventure with the ATC’s newest ridgerunner, Andy… His excellent trail-maintaining skills were continually being put to the test. He’s […]
WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY CAN MAKE!
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU TOOK A HUGE LEAP OF FAITH?
When was the last time you made an enormous, unplanned decision that altered every facet of your daily life??? Embarking on a journey of personal growth often requires us to […]
WHEN THE UNIVERSE DELIVERS PRECISELY WHAT YOU ASKED FOR… YOU SAY YES!
Hey friends, I have big news!! I have officially accepted an Appalachian Trail Ridgerunner position in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park for the 2024 season! What is a Ridgerunner, […]
