Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger: Winding Stair Gap to Hot Springs, NC

One Feet, Two Feet, Red Feet, Blue feet Before leaving Franklin, I stopped at an Outfitter in order to get my feet checked since I had been having a lot of foot/ankle pain. My feet had been aching every since leaving Springer Mountain which is par for the course out here, but over the previous ......

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As you begin your journey

I want to thank head honcho Zach Davis for allowing me to write on this great site. When I decided to hike the Appalachian trail in November of 2014, what would any of us do? Just Google Appalachian trail blog, and this site is the first result. I spent and spend hours and hours on ......

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Pacific Crest Trail: Campo to Julian

Campo, CA (mile 0) to Julian, CA (mile 77) April 27 “Expectation is the Root of all Heartache” The day has finally arrived. I get to attempt to thruhike the Pacific Crest Trail. I’ve dreamed of this day and the 2,665 miles between the border between the California and Mexico border and the Canadian border ......

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Climbing up  After a giant pancake breakfast my parents and I began hiking out of Hot Springs. My dad offered to carry my pack so I was “slack packing”.  It was nice walking with my family and we had views of the river, a pond, and a field.  At a road intersection about 5 miles ......

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Week 2 Update

* Note: This post will be updated in the near future with actual content. Week 2 Update By the Numbers Miles covered: Pace: Zeros Taken: 1 Blisters Created: 0 Advil Taken: 0 Bears Seen: 0 Snakes Seen: 0 Day 8: Rock Gap to Cold Spring 19.6 miles Day 9: Cold Spring to Sassafrass Gap 18.4 ......

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Week 1 Update

* Note: This post will be updated in the near future with actual content. Week 1 Update By the Numbers Miles covered: 106.0 Pace: 15.14 miles/day Blisters Created: 2 Advil Taken: 0 Bears Seen: 0 Snakes Seen: 0 Day 1 – Springer Mountain to Gooch Gap 15.8 miles Day 2 – Gooch Gap to Beyond ......

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393.1-One Month Anniversary

Yesterday marked my one month on the trail; what a beautiful and incredible month it has been! I want to take this time and talk a little bit more general about what my relationship with the trail has developed into. In simple words, it has become an addiction. I noticed this first when I was ......

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Breakfast Pizza Was A Terrible Idea (Days 20-27, Fontana Dam to Hot Springs)

Hey there, greetings from Hot Springs, NC! It’s been over one week and 100+ miles since we last spoke to each other! How are you? You look great, have you lost weight? I think you have. This update is a long one, so I’ll make this preamble short. Yes, I still hurt everywhere. No, I ......

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How to Survive an Encounter With A Wild Thru Hiker

Should you choose to stay in the vicinity and enjoy your own lunch, be mindful that the thru hiker may look up with glassy wistful eyes and begin drooling when you pull out a freshly made sandwich...

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Sear Leading WVU Golf at Big 12 Championship

Sear Leading WVU Golf at Big 12 Championship TRINITY, Texas (April 29, 2016) – Max Sear moved up 16 spots in the standings in the second round to lead the West Virginia University golf team after 36 holes of play at the 2016 Big 12 Golf Championship at Whispering Pines Golf Club in Trinity, Texas,... Read more »

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Tour de Yorkshire: Andy Tennant video blog – stage one

Team Wiggins rider reflects on a tough opening stage

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A tribute to a few Trail Legends

If you include the 8.8mile approach to Springer mountain (and I certainly do), then I’ve just hiked 119 miles of the Appalachian Trail. These miles took me over 22 mountains, countless “bumps,” and through the first of thirteen states that we’ll hike on our way to Mt Katahdin in Maine. I still haven’t developed a ......

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LPGA Volvik Championship Partners With Ann Arbor Community

The integration of a professional golf tournament and its host community was on full display this past week at the LPGA Volvik Championship press conference. More than a hundred media, community leaders, sponsors’ representatives, tournament organizers and LPGA officials filled a room at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse in downtown Ann Arbor as plans were unveiled for... Read more »

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HOY Vulpine launch limited edition Palmarès collection

Jersey and cap celebrate Sir Chris Hoy's career achievements

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Night Golf In East Lothian

East Lothian, on the Firth of Forth and the North Sea, recently held a night golf tournament at Dunbar Golf Club as part of its John Muir Coast Festival. I was struck by the beauty of this photo, and just how similar it looks to those nights in Up North Michigan, when I’m finishing rounds at... Read more »

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Lizzie Armitstead interview: “Rio is the biggest goal of my season and of my career”

Women's world champion in bullish mood as she returns to home town for Tour de Yorkshire

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Golf Course Shower Curtain

Golf Course Shower Curtain Ridiculous Golf Item of the Week

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Simon Yates fails drugs test, team takes ‘full responsibility for administrative error’

Team doctor failed to apply for Therapeutic Use Exemption for asthma inhaler, according to Orica-GreenEDGE

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Day 0 Eve

It is currently just after midnight, Eastern Time, which makes this the official, “Day 0,” post. My mum and I have settled into a lovely little resort about 15 miles from the trail head, though it will take us an hour to get there, of course. In typical Sundquist fashion I have just completed packing ...

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Difference between Blinds and Curtains

Before you start looking for window coverings, it’s important that you understand the difference between binds and curtains. Read below to learn more.

Blinds – Blinds are not just about keeping heat in but they are a means to filter light in and out of the room.  Blinds are a great way of stopping direct light coming into the house, without blocking out the view or making it feel like night time.  Blinds are mostly installed inside the home but they don’t have to be. Blinds can be made of Wood, Aluminium, Fabric and plastic.  Blinds usually come down across the window horizontally from a cord or pulley
Curtains – Curtains are all about keeping warmth inside the home, blocking out the sun from over heating the house, privacy and protecting your house and furniture from fading.  Curtains are about light, keeping it in or keeping it out.
Curtains are always installed on the Inside of the House and comes across the window vertically. Source: Quora

Blinds -From translucent roller blinds to romans and timber venetians, the enduring beauty of blinds is their ability to control light – and disappear when required. “Roller blinds are a great solution for achieving light control with minimal design impact,” says Andrea D’Cruz. A less-formal style of window treatment, they tend to be relegated to family areas, where blockout styles offer UV protection by day and added insulation at night. Motorised roller or panel glides also make them easy to control over large spaces. While see-through styles diffuse light without losing the view, in winter, “The most important thing is to make a large room feel cosy,” says Paul Hecker, who often layers blinds beneath curtains. He prefers soft roman blinds, which can be sheer, textured or bonded with a blockout fabric.
Curtains – Whether you like heavy drapes or soft sheers that billow in the breeze, “Curtains can be used to frame a window, layer a room or add warmth, movement and texture,” says Paul Hecker, director of Hecker Guthrie. Traditionally kept to bedrooms and formal living areas, there’s a growing trend for sheer and motorised curtains in open-plan living spaces. The most style-savvy homeowners are also embracing muted colours and folk- and floral-inspired prints. “We will be seeing a shift towards ‘beautiful’ fabrics and a softness that moves us away from minimalism,” says Toby Gray, director of BQ Design. Organic grey shades now offer a modern update on cream and white, and richer hues can be introduced to complement a room’s colour palette. The only rule? “Curtains should always touch the floor,” says Paul. Source: Homelife

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April 27 Day # Twenty Something

I started out the day accompanied by some celebrity hikers. I had the privilege to hike with my parents, my aunt, and my cousin. Since they were going to hike two miles with me on the AT they had to be given trail names. From left to right we have George “Asscargo”, yours truly “The ......

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Trail Magic of a Different Kind

Days 5-7 April 21 day 5 on the trail: Stayed at the Cobblestone Hotel in Waynesboro Pa. last night. Laundry was ready for the washer. We went to Walmart for resupply, ate at an all you can eat Restaurant then ordered a pick up cheese burger to enjoy in the room of our hotel. This ......

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Life in First Gear

So today marks 1 month on the trail.Since the last blog, we’ve covered 120 miles. We’ve climbed out of the NOC, Fontana Dam, trekked through the Smokies, and over past Hot Springs. We’ve had amazing adventures with amazing people.  This past month has been full of highs, lows, new adventures and plenty of physical and ......

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Golf Courses “Up North” In Michigan Are Opening This Week

Solid evidence that Spring has finally arrived in Michigan: Golf Courses “Up North” are opening. Four Boyne Golf Courses are opening for the 2016 season on April 29: Arthur Hills at Boyne Highlands Resort, The Alpine at Boyne Mountain Resort, Crooked Tree Golf Club and The Links / The Quarry at Bay Harbor Golf Club. Sweetgrass,... Read more »

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Flu of the Stomach, Eye of the Tiger

With two hundred miles behind me, I caught the flu and was faced with some trepidation about what to do next. ...

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Flu of the Stomach, Eye of the Tiger

With two hundred miles behind me, I caught the flu and was faced with some trepidation about what to do next. ...

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PCT: The day we got an almost-airshow

Oh my gosh, SLEEP!!!! We all decided we’re getting a late start which has allowed us all to sleep in and just take it easy this morning. We’re going to eat some breakfast, get changed, and then knock out a pretty serious elevation gain here in the morning and then go from there. We’re planning ......

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Day 7, the day we almost blew away

I have no idea what time frame we ended up leaving camp nor the time we ended up pulling into Stage Coach RV park; all I know is the wind almost blew us all off that mountain multiple times. The weather forecast mentioned gusts of wind up to 30-35 mph, but I’m positive we got ......

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PCT: Day 9, 18 Mile Day

Indra & I woke up at 4, were ready to go by 5, but when we got up to Stump & Mandolin’s campsite they were still sleeping. 😂 But by 545 we were on trail & we reached mile 100 by 1015 which was 9 miles beyond where we camped last night. 4.5 hours for ......

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Are you together?

A lot of things have changed since we left Springer Mt. almost two months ago.We are eating so much now we can’t share a food bag. We are used to atleast 12 miles a day and sometimes more. Our wardrobes have almost entirely changed due to weather and blisters. I now get rocked to sleep ...

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Paul Walks On: Epilepsy On the Appalachian Trail

Recently, a heartbroken woman contacted the Dirtbag Diaries with a story about a man who waited just a little bit too long to chase a dream. Paul remained indefinitely stuck in the quicksand of responsibility. Entwined in rat race of obligations, he put off his aspirations to care for struggling loved ones. When tragedy struck, Paul’s ......

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How Can It Possibly Get Better?

The night before I hiked out of the NOC, I had the pleasure of hanging out with a couple of AT thru hiker alumni, Napolean and Goliath. We enjoyed a few beers, talked trail, life and all tribulations. The night ended and we planned on hiking out of the NOC the next morning. They were ......

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What Is The Difference Between The PGA And The PGA TOUR?

What Is The Difference Between The PGA And The PGA TOUR? The simple answer is that they are currently different branches of the same family tree. The Professional Golfers Association (PGA) of America is composed of some 28,000 teaching and club professionals. The PGA of America dates to 1916 and originally also included playing professionals.... Read more »

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Video: Tom Stewart’s Tour de Yorkshire route recce

Local Madison-Genesis ace talks through stage two of this year's race on his home roads

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Titleist 716 MB Irons

Titleist 716 MB Irons The Titleist 716 MB irons are serious players’ irons, featuring a high muscle design with a squarer toe, thin topline and pre-worn leading edge for maximum shot control. Designed using a combination of player input and high tech CAD modeling, 716 MB irons deliver a pure, forged, muscle back feel. If... Read more »

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On The Trail: Week 6 and 7 (part 1)

Wednesday, April 6th Overmountain Shelter to Vango Abby Memorial Hostel We wake up and I can immediately see my breath. It’s hard finding the courage to get out of my sleeping bag, but eventually do when nature calls. I notice Skibo has already left this morning, and the fire is still going leftover from his ......

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Cipollini Bond frameset – review

Fast and flamboyant, just like Mario Cipollini

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Sunday in Silver City

Silver City is a GEM! On Sunday, we had to zero because we had to go the post office on Monday. We had to send a resupply to Pie Town because they don’t have a grocery store. A major difference between the AT and the CDT is logistics. On the AT, we could go into ......

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Lordsburg to Silver City

Leaving Lordsburg – April 7th On Thursday morning, we left Lordsburg, and started a road walk under cloudy skies. My stomach still wasn’t feeling right, and the asphalt was tough on our feet and joints. Eventually, we left the road and resumed our game of finding the next CDT sign. We crawled under barbed wire ......

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A Zero in Lordsburg

Laundry and Resupply and a Surprise Zero, Oh My! We arrived in Lordsburg early on April 5th, and we stopped by the EconoLodge to see Radar and collect some maps we had left with him. He was out doing a water run, so we made plans to see him later. Then, we practically ran down ......

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Appalachian Trials is on Snapchat!

For those who need no convincing, simply head to this link on your mobile device.  Or add us by username: AppTrials. For those who need an arm twisting… Why AppTrials is the greatest Snapchat account in the history of time  Because it’s run by thru-hikers.  Yes, plural.  Our Bloggers will be taking turns taking control. They’ll be giving you ......

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There’s a First Time for Everything: Crazy Cook to Lordsburg, Five Nights in the Desert

Off-Roading Adventure Shuttle I’ve taken my fair share of hiker shuttles. When I hiked the AT, I squashed myself into several minivans packed full of hiker trash on our way to hostels or the all important buffet. Nothing could have prepared me for the shuttle to Crazy Cook monument. I enjoyed a wild, crazy, fantastic ......

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Shane Sutton steps down from British Cycling role

Andy Harrison takes over as Australian quits post to allow riders distraction-free preparation for Rio Olympics

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Web.Com United Leasing Championship Winners and History

The United Leasing and Finance Championship is a Web.Com event played annually at the Victoria National Golf Club in Newburgh, Indiana. It was first held in 2012. A list of United Leasing Championship winners follows:

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105th Michigan Amateur Golf Championship At Eagle Eye June 20 – 25, 2016

The 105th Michigan Amateur Golf Championship will be held at Eagle Eye Golf Club June 20 to 25, 2016. This is the first time the Championship has been held in the Lansing area in more than 80 years. Conducted by the Golf Association of Michigan, the tournament features 162 players, ranging from high school to... Read more »

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Zurich Classic of New Orleans Preview – 2016

2016 Zurich Classic of New Orleans Preview Dates: April 25-May 1, 2016 Where: Avondale, La. Course: TPC Louisiana 36-36—par 72/7,425 yards Field size: 156 2015 champion: Justin Rose Purse: $7,000,000 ($1,260,000/winner) FedExCup: 500 points to the winner Format: 72-hole stroke play Twitter: @zurich_classic Justin Rose and The Zurich Classic of New Orleans Zurich Ambassador Justin Rose... Read more »

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Ritchey Reveller ‘dirt sportive’ added to Bristol Bikefest in June

60km ride takes in on and off-road loop including gravel tracks, bridleways and rough farm tracks

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Tour de Yorkshire 2016: TV schedule

ITV and Eurosport both broadcasting men's and women's race live

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Comment: British Cycling need speedy resolution to Shane Sutton saga

Techical director suspended pending internal investigation with just 100 days to go until the start of the Olympic Games

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Five things to do off the bike… to improve your performance on the bike

From sleeping to core training

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Shane Sutton suspended amid discrimination allegations

British Cycling technical director faces internal investigation after scathing attack by jilted sprinter Jess Varnish

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Franklin, NC thru the Smokies

A lot has happen over the 10 days, so bear with me. Real quick side story here. As I was hiking through the smokies every time I saw a day hiker I tried to use the word ‘bear’ in a sentence. For some reason I found it really funny, and it helped passthe time. Examples ......

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Quick PCT bio and my reasons for hiking it

In less than 12 hours I’ll be at the US/Mexico border about to start an epic journey on the PCT. For those unfamiliar with the PCT here’s a quick rundown. The Pacific Crest Trail is 2650 miles in length and runs from the US/Mexico border in southern California to the US/Canada border in northern Washington. ......

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VA to NH and the Final 450

80% completed, 20% to be created.

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Why Women Worry: A Fear of Hiking Alone is a Product of Our Society

This article is written in (semi agreement and response) to Glacier’s article. While I agree with what Glacier was saying, I believe that there is a far deeper problem that didn’t get addressed. On the Appalachian Trail, the most common phrase I heard from people who were not hiking was “be safe out there”. I ......

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Volvo China Open Winners and History

The Volvo China Open is part of the OneAsia Tour, and has been co-sanctioned by the European Tour since 2004. It has not, however, been co-sanctioned by the Asian Tour since 2009. This is the result of a dispute between between OneAsia and the Asian Tour, in which the China Open, Pine Valley Beijing Open,... Read more »

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Through Fire, Through Water–and Now in Virginia

We’ve had beautiful hiking since the last post. Unaka Mountain was serene with its gentle dark spruce forests, the Roan Highlands were open with sweeping views. But we encountered a pretty major setback coming down from the Highlands: a forest fire. Up on Roan and Hump Mountain and those parts, we could see white smoke ...

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Hot Springs to Atkins to ….Greensboro!?

I twisted my ankle in the Smokies, and I decided, in the worst way, that I could walk it off. I "walked it off" for over 340 miles before deciding that maybe my softball-sized ankle needed some medical attention. ...

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Jordan Spieth’s Masters Meltdown As An Old School Video Game

What would Jordan Spieths’ meltdown look like in an old school Nintendo video game. You can see the answer in the video below:

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Commutes Count: Strava launches Bike to Work Day

Strava call on riders to help make a difference to cycling infrastructure

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Mechanical doping: Van den Driessche’s six-year ban ‘a major victory’ for cycling

Brian Cookson hopes Belgian's heavy ban and fine will reassure fans, riders and teams of UCI's effort to eradicate mechanical doping

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Patiently Waiting

T-minus: 14 days It’s official! Two weeks from today I will be waking up at Amicalola State Park in Georgia and starting my 2,185 mile hike of the Appalachian Trail. School has been consuming all of my energy these past few weeks, and now that things are finally starting to wind down it’s really hitting me ......

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A Bad Experience With Foot Golf

My first experience sharing a course with Foot Golfers last summer was not good. The millennial kick ballers were running around the course, cutting across fairways and hooting and hollering as though it was a elementary school playground. The flags and holes were in distracting positions. A couple of my balls landed in foot golf holes. I made... Read more »

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Titleist Vokey SM6 Tour Chrome Wedge

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My Gear List: 12 Pounds of Chewy Goodness

There are few things in life that I love more than backpacking gear. My cat Shelby, a good ABBA cover band, and my Aunt Maggie’s Jell-O salad on the 4th of July are about it. To say I have stressed over my thru hike gear selection is an understatement. I have logged hundreds of miles ......

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OUTLAW SOBO HIKERS APPREHENDED!

The 3 were well inside a fire restricted area and were unaware of the danger.

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T Minus 4 Days Till Mile 1

First off, let’s hope this works…I’ve been having some trouble sharing this blog with people. Let’s start at the beginning and maybe I can eliminate a few questions people ask me every single day. My name is Tim Sundquist and I am going to hike the Appalachian Trail beginning on 29, April 2016. I leave ...

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The desert hasn’t killed me yet!

I’m currently laying in my sleeping bag, all snug & nice and tight for the night as the wind howls around me. I, along with 8 other hikers, managed to find a decent camping spot just off trail with plenty of room for everyone to spread out. I’m really digging this whole trail-community that’s going ...

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PCT: Day 6 (Yeaterday)

515-8 am: 6 miles to water  10am-12pm: hiked another 4 miles  4pm-545pm: hiked final 5 miles to next water source to camp for the night! Total Mileage: 15 for the day, camping at  Total time hiking: 6 hours 30 mins Today was a really good day. We got a jump start on hiking and got ...

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Approach Trail (-8.8) to Sam’s Gap TN (317.6)

Hey Guys- sorry for taking so long to update… First off, let me apologize for my horrendous delay in posts on here- I’m already 317.6 miles into my journey and still haven’t posted yet. I’ve found out that once you get to a town, there a million things that need to be done. Between being exhausted, ......

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Gear Review: Native Eyewear Penrose Sunglasses

To all of my narrow-faced friends out there: tired of your sunglasses sticking out from your face like a cartoon character? The Penrose polarized sunglasses solve that problem, giving your skinny face that nice tight hug you want from an athletic pair of shades. The design is simple but flattering, with a classic square frame that isn’t ......

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Gear Guide 2016: Our Favorite Base Layers

Base layers: You sleep in them, you hike in them, you rarely wash them. These next-to-skin garments have the tremendously difficult job of keeping you either warm in the mountains, cool in the deserts, wicking profuse amounts of sweat, and surviving weeks between washing without turning into a biohazard. And we want them to be packable, fit well, ......

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Miles 200-300: Clingman’s/Mt Love to Jerry Cabin Shelter

Miles 200-300 were chocked full of unforgettable experiences!  Coming down from Clingman’s Dome, we met Andrew’s parents at Newfound Gap on the border on TN & NC in the Smokies.  Took a zero day at their home in Talbott.  Our first day back on the trail was the most scenic to date with 7 panoramic ......

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Virginia Line to Pearisburg, VA

With time, rain or shine, we were hiking out of Tennessee. Smallz and Otter convinced us to do a 22 mile day so we would be a short hike outside of Damascus the next day. When we woke up that morning, it had been raining all night and didn’t look like it’d be stopping. The ......

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LPGA Volunteers of America Texas Shootout Winners and History

The Volunteers of America Texas Shootout was launched in 2013 as part of the LPGA’s rebuilt schedule. The tournament is called a “shootout” because of its stroke play format. After the first two days of competition, the field is cut to the top 70 players. Following the third day, a second cut reduces the field... Read more »

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The Rest of Tennessee

Oops. It’s been so long since I last updated that I don’t even have the first journal anymore so this might be a little fuzzy. So I’ll probably do the same thing I did last time – write two updates and pretend I didn’t write and publish them on the same day… After Hot Springs, ......

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Michael Rogers retires due to heart problems

Former Team Sky man calls time on career after winter diagnosis

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Rapha Core jersey – review

Rapha's most affordable jersey to date is simple but stylish and, most importantly, performs very well

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Four Weeks, 200 Miles, One Bear

Yesterday marked four weeks being on the trail. WooHoo!!! It feels like I have ben out here for a lot longer, because of the things that I have learned so far.. but time flies out here, so four weeks seems way too long. Let’s do a recap of these last four weeks.     People: ......

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Comment: Sky’s the limit after Wout Poels breaks Monument duck

Team Sky take big step towards fulfilling Sir Dave Brailsford's "2020 Vision"

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Zurich Classic Winners and History

Professional golf has been played off and on in the Crescent City since 1922. In that year, Gene Sarazen won the inaugural Southern Spring Open, which had a purse of $1,000. The tournament took a hiatus from 1923 to 1937 and then returned in 1938 as the Crescent City Open. The next year, it became... Read more »

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Garmin Fenix 3 Sapphire Multi Sports GPS Watch

Garmin Fenix 3 Sapphire Sports GPS Watch The Garmin Fenix 3 Sapphire is a multi sports GPS watch that — among other things — serves as a golf gps. Features: Advanced Fitness Metrics fēnix 3 is packed with training features to tell you about your form and fitness. The first is the VO2 max estimator.... Read more »

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Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2016: photo gallery

Wout Poels bags Team Sky's first Monument in snow-hit race

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Update from Atkins VA

Well here I am in Atkins Virginia in possibly, no definitely, the lousiest motel I have ever stayed in but I’m feeling pretty good. I’m freshly showered, well fed, close are laundered and tomorrow is promising to be a splendid day on the trail. When I set out in this journey my husband and I ...

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11 Reasons You Have to Hike the Mount St Helens Loowit Trail

With a whole entire weekend off and nice weather, why not hike around Mt St Helens?! The Loowit Trail circles Mount St. Helens in 30 miles. Easily powered through in a weekend! It drops into and climbs out of deep gullies eroded by the eruption and debris flows of St. Helens in 1980. The hike is challenging ......

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The Smokies and Beyond

Day 16 – Fontana Dam to Birch Spring Gap 164.7-172.1 Spent the day hiking with Scooch, whom I met at Fontana Dam. First 5 miles in the Smokies and I walked up to a juvenile black bear around 20 yards away. Got some great pics, which are on my facebook and no signs of momma ...

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How to Measure Blinds and Shades

Once you’ve made the decision to get new custom window treatments in your home, you must make sure that you’ve measured correctly so that they will fit correctly. Below are steps on how to measure blinds and shades.

Vertical Blinds are ideal for patio doors and large windows. These classic, versatile window treatments allow you to control the light in your room while enhancing your home’s privacy.

Choose the style and mount of your blinds, and follow these instructions to get accurate measurements.

Inside-Mount Vertical Blinds

1. To find width: Measure the opening across the top, where the headrail is to be installed, from inside of the jamb on the left to the inside of the jamb on the right. Round the measurement down to the nearest eighth of an inch.
2. To find height: Take three measurements. Measure from the inside top of the opening on the left, at the center, and on the right to the sill to the closest eighth of an inch. Use the smallest dimension.
3. Do not make any allowances: Adjustments will automatically be made so the headrail will fit the opening properly and the vanes will clear the sill by a fourth of an inch to a half inch.

Outside-Mount Vertical Blinds

Note that blinds installed on windows near wall or baseboard heaters must clear the heaters by 12 inches above and 6 inches to the side.

Also, make sure there are no obstructions on either side of the window that may prevent you from ordering a wider blind. Measure the area to the left and right of each window from the frame to the nearest obstruction (such as a corner, fireplace, corner window, or bookcase).

1. To find width: Measure the width of the area to be covered at the place where the headrail will be installed. The blind should overlap the opening at least 4 inches on each side to ensure privacy.
2. To find height: Measure the height of the area to be covered. Blind should extend at least 3 inches above and 3 inches below opening or window molding.
   • For installations to the floor, deduct a half inch from the shortest height for proper clearance. Specifying outside-mount measurement means the factory makes allowances for headrail deductions only. Source: Lowes

Go for Shades – Many upholsterers can make Roman shades for windows. Look for one in your area who might be up for the job. You can also call seamstresses who specialize in window treatments to ask if they also make shades.

How to measure

Step 1: Measure for length, from the top of your window frame to wherever you want the panels to fall. They can go down to the floor if you want them to skim the ground with no puddling on the bottom (which makes them easier to clean), or down to the floor plus a few additional inches if you prefer a puddled look.
Step 2: Decide where you want to put the curtain rod. It’s typically placed midway between the ceiling and the window frame, but you can also mount it closer to the window frame or closer to the ceiling, depending on your wall space. To draw the eye upward so the ceiling appears higher, place the rod where the wall meets the ceiling. Count how many inches above the window frame the rod will be, and add that to your length measurement from Step 1.
Step 3: Decide how you want to hang the curtains on the rod—options include clip rings, which clip onto the top of the fabric; a pocket rod, which is a pocket sewn into the top of the fabric so you can place the rod right through it; grommets, which are metal rings that you place over holes made along the top of the fabric; or sewn-in rings, which are sewn into the fabric. When you know which one you’ll use, you’ll know if you need more or less fabric to make it work. Fabric on a clip ring or a sewn-in ring, for example, will hang about an inch lower to the ground than fabric hung with grommets, so adjust your measurement from Step 2 accordingly.
Step 4: Measure the width of your window from one edge of the frame to the other. If you’re using a tension rod, which you will set inside the window frame, measure inside the frame from one end to the other.
Step 5: Add an extra 2½ inches to each side to account for hemming. The result is the amount of fabric you’ll need. Source: HGTV

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Down But Not Out in Franklin

Heather So things started off quite well (after the first night in the trail at least) and then took a rather spectacular turn for the worse.  It all started with the trail magic at Unicoi Gap. My spidy senses tingled a little after picking up my trekking poles which I had half hazardly discarded in ......

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Reacting with Fear: A Woman’s Perspective on Solo Travel

Disclaimer: I am going to share ONE experience. Before you read this article know that my intention is not to complain or insult, but to share knowledge – to make people aware of how discouraging it can be when they react with fear in response to hearing that a woman is traveling alone.  Please know ......

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Team Sky claim first Monument as Wout Poels wins Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2016

Dutchman sprints to victory from four-man group after new climb proves crucial in exciting finale

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Blood Mountain: 1000’s … Hikers: 0

A few days of (mostly) northbound AT hiking brought me within reach of Blood Mountain. Legs aren’t working right. My breath sounds a lot like an enthusiastic child bouncing on a rusty teeter-totter, and my 2-sizes-too-small heart is doing its darnedest to keep up. My mind, on the other hand, is picking up the slack. ......

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The tale of two trail names

First things first, an important announcement – it’s not cold any more! Spring has officially arrived and I am so happy to not be freezing all the time. Now that everyone has that important information, here’s the situation. We are curently in Daleville, Virginia and I’m knocking out this very hasty post before hitting the ......

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Milestones and memories – First Trail Update

17 days ago I was fortunate enough to stand at a place most folks only dream about. At nearly 2 pm on April 5th I stood quietly anxious at Springer Mountain Georgia the southern terminus of the AT beginning my journey to Maine. After 183 miles 17 days with 3 zero days I now lay ......

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An April Twilight Nine

Twilight is my favorite time to play golf. The air is cool, the courses largely empty, and I can play away the cares of the day. Tonight I got out to play nine after dinner — my first twilight expedition of the new golf season. I was hitting some positively brilliant shots, and did not... Read more »

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Week Two: A Horse with No Name

  Week 2: Julian to Idyllwild The Anza-Borrega region is bleeding into the Mojave area now, and we are turning into desert animals.  Our days have turned to dusty walks along cliff edges, surrounded by an alien army of cacti.  Cholla reach their spidery fingers towards us while Barrel cacti stand stiff and resolute.  Ocotillo seem to ......

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Gear Review: ThermaRest NeoAir Xlite

Gear Review: Therm-A-Rest NeoAir Xlite Disclosure: The following product was donated for the purpose of review. Specs: Size: Medium Weight: 12 oz Material: Nylon Price: $159.95 Best Feature: Well-cushioned, comfortable, and light Worst Feature: Takes a long time to blow up, delicate (developed a leak after 9 days). Circumstance of review: I’m writing this from Idyllwild, ......

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My Living List (Gear)

Whether you are a past, present, or aspiring thru hiker we all have two things in common, our love for the outdoors and our obsession with gear. Last year I started hiking the Appalachian trail and I knew my base weight had to stay relatively low, but in all honesty wasn’t even entirely sure what ......

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