Adventure Chapters in My Great Story

First blister to final blaze: My walk on the Sheltowee Trace

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  • Section 1.5 – Make up from January

    Section 2 really did a number on my mental state—out on the trail and in all the things I feel and “think.” I came home Sunday feeling worn out, lonely, incapable, self-doubting, and full of redirection. I never wanted to completely stop the Sheltowee Trace hike, just approach it differently. Well, welcome to a little… Continue reading

  • Welcome!

    This blog will follow my very personal attempt to hike the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail section by section through 2026, one imperfect step at a time. It is about choosing to be uncomfortable on purpose, learning backpacking skills, and creating space away from everyday noise to hear myself. Why the Sheltowee Trace The Sheltowee… Continue reading