Category Archives: Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness

Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: On the Road

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Michael Kane

Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: On the Road I’ve learned that fear limits you and your vision. It serves as blinders to what may be just a few steps down the road for you. The journey is valuable, but believing in … Continue reading →

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Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Trail Angels

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Michael Kane

Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Trail Angels Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them, and they bless you, the giver.                            ~ Barbara De Angelis So tonight I thought I would … Continue reading →

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Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Rules for the Road

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Michael Kane

Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Rules for the Road It had nothing to do with gear or footwear or the backpacking fads or philosophies of any particular era or even with getting from point A to point B. It had to … Continue reading →

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Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Pre-trail Changes

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Michael Kane

Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Pre-trail Changes You need special shoes for hiking — and a bit of a special soul as well.               ~ Terri Guillemets I’ve been asked a lot why I would want to undertake a 2200 mile walk, … Continue reading →

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Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: My Thoughts So Far

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Michael Kane

Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: My Thoughts So Far “The long distance hiker, a breed set apart, From the likes of the usual pack. He’ll shoulder his gear, be hittin’ the trail; Long gone, long ‘fore he’ll be back.” ~ M … Continue reading →

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Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: It’s official

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Michael Kane

Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: It’s official In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks. ~ John Muir So initially I was an Appalachian Trail Dreamer The place where you lose the trail is not necessarily the … Continue reading →

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Teaching An Old Dog New Tricks

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Michael Kane

Teaching An Old Dog New Tricks So recently I was asked by a new site, The Lightest Backpacker to write a piece for their blog.  I opted to write a bit about my shock at how light gear has gotten … Continue reading →

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Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Official Freakout Day!!!

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Michael Kane

Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Official  Freakout Day!!! And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it. ~ Paulo Coehlo, The Alchemist So it had to happen right? Sooner or later the immensity of the … Continue reading →

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Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Walking the Line

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Michael Kane

Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Walking the Line All truly great thoughts are conceived by walking. ~ Friedrich Nietzsche As I’ve mentioned previously I have undertaken planning to do a thru-hike next year on the Appalachian Trail (AT). My hope is … Continue reading →

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Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: This was NOT the plan!

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Michael Kane

Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: This was NOT the plan! As I’ve mentioned previously I have undertaken planning to do a thru-hike next year on the Appalachian Trail (AT). My hope is that I will walk all 2,200 miles of the … Continue reading →

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