2024 was pretty dang rad. I entered a new decade of my life, published my Appalachian Trail memoir, got back into rock climbing after a long hiatus, continued my guitar lessons, finally bought a proper mountain car, attended Appalachian Trail days where I ran into so many friends and met so many of my YouTube people, skied a bunch with friends, added a couple of Colorado 13ers and 14ers to my finished list, got back to the great state of Maine to visit a dear friend, spent time with family, and backpacked in Virginia, Wyoming, British Columbia, Colorado, and NEPAL! Life is pretty great right now. And I have a feeling 2025 is gonna be pretty dang awesome, too. Happy New Year, friends! Remember: you are the only one with the power to build the life you want. ❤️🥂 . . . #appalachiantrail #hikersofinstagram #hike #thetrek #thruhike #westcoasttrail #hikenepal #igtravel #happynewyear #backpackingadventures