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Ch. 13 - Ice Cream & Idyllwild

6+ hour, 3+ min ago  (224+ words) Morning I slept in until around 8am today at the Idyllwild Bunkhouse. I'd say I probably got the best sleep that I've had since starting the trail! I don't remember waking up at all throughout the night, which has been a…...

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Day 18: Out of Big Bear to Holcomb Creek

5+ day, 7+ hour ago  (1082+ words) It's 6: 00 AM when I roll out of bed. I had a dream last night that I forgot to grab my uncrustable PBJs out of the freezer. I start off with a cappuccino mix that I got for this week's food…...

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thetrek. co > appalachian-trail > hot-springs-hot-coffee-day-29

Hot Springs, Hot Coffee (Day 29)

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (356+ words) I woke up this morning at the Airbnb to the smell of bacon and eggs. It was another generous offering from my friend's parents. I packed up my bag and headed downstairs for some breakfast and orange juice. I knew…...

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thetrek. co > appalachian-trail > the-fruits-but-mostly-vegetables-of-my-labor

The Fruits (but Mostly Vegetables) of my Labor

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (247+ words) For the 5 years I worked there I pretty much lived off the FTS produce, but in 2024 I started collecting things specifically to dehydrate for use on my thru hike. Almost every day I took home a bag full of scraps…...

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thetrek. co > appalachian-trail > camels-official-poop-blog-or-my-nutrition-strategy-for-the-appalachian-trail

Camel's Official Poop Blog or My Nutrition Strategy for the Appalachian Trail

4+ mon, 2+ day ago  (313+ words) Micronutrients are probably just as important as macronutrients; however, I'm only now putting the final touches on my macro strategy after a decade. I feel like there are a lot more intricacies to explore regarding micronutrient consumption and absorption. For…...

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