Trek Dirty to Me: 37 days until I start hiking the longest hiking-only trail in the world, and let's talk about protection on the trail for a minute.

February 24, 2020 by AJ Feeney-Ruiz in Appalachian Trail, Trek Dirty to Me, Projects

No, I will not be bringing a weapon (or weapons) with me for my thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. I am confident in the overwhelming safety of the trail and the community, and I am confident in my own ability to defend myself against the perils of nature and humans. So please relax. I’ll be safe.

Trek Dirty to Me: 48 days until I'm gone baby gone (to the AT), and let's talk about bears.

February 13, 2020 by AJ Feeney-Ruiz in Appalachian Trail, Trek Dirty to Me, Projects

Why I will be hiking the length of the Appalachian Trail (and future trails) with a Wild Ideas Bearikade Weekender bear canister and not a bag to carry my food.