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: 50 days until it's off to bear country, but all I'm thinking about are the bugs.

February 11, 2020 by AJ Feeney-Ruiz in Appalachian Trail, Trek Dirty to Me, Projects

All about my intense hatred of mosquitos and ticks (the assholes of the forest) and how I intend to kick them in the (metaphorical) nuts while thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail.