Well, it’s hard to believe but in around three months I’ll be on the trail. Everything is pretty much all set, and all I’m waiting on is my Tarp from Outdoor Equipment Supplier, which should be coming in sometime next week. It’s going to be a really busy next few months. Next week starts the […]

Well, the thesis has been successfully defended and the document completed. I am so happy that it is all over. I just have to tie up some loose ends and finish up one class and I’ll be *really* done. With the completion of my thesis, my excitement level for hiking has substantially increased. It will

I generally don’t think that having my birthday on Christmas is very fun, however it does have some perks that end up being really good. For instance, I have the opportunity to be graced with double gifts and presents. As it turns out, this works out well for a person planning a thru-hike, since the

Greetings, My name is Domonick Zanarini. I’m currently a graduate student at the University of Washington in Seattle studying environmental and occupational health. I’m planning on setting out to hike the Appalachian Trail after I’m finished with my studies in July, 2011. I’ll be starting at Mount Khatadin in Maine and hiking south 2,175 miles