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At long last, Builder (who has morphed back into Bob again) has this update for you all: " Sorry to say I am off trail again due to the...

Sorry for the delay, folks. What follows is a large group of photos and observations from Builder/Bob. "When you are not climbing up or...

Builder is making his way south through the beautiful Commonwealth of Virginia. As of yesterday, he reported that he had travelled 100...

Builder's second take on the AT is well underway (today is day 3) so it's time to give you all an update on where things stand. On April...

Yesterday, Bob was dropped off at Union Station in DC by Ashley and her cat Salem after they visited for a week. He then hopped onto the...

Those of you who are wondering about the delay in posts will be delighted to get an update directly from Bob: A few days ago - "Things...

These pictures are a rather dramatic departure from those posted previously, even though they are indeed part of the Appalachian Trail....

Builder's mileage varied based upon elevation and other factors but March 22nd was another 12 mile day, he said. It was "mostly downhill...

I'm catching up on some pictures and details since I have been doing a little traveling of my own (to Charleston to deal with my Mom's...

Last night Builder stayed at Locus Core Gap, "tenting". This means that he has traversed more than 147 miles and is on schedule, based on...

Builder sent his first video and I managed to upload it to the homepage - click the menu to get back to the main page. He also sent the...

I already posted the story about how Bob got his trailname. He is clearly transforming into his name with all of the miles, challenges,...

Yesterday Builder hiked 13 miles and stayed in a shelter with some new friends - Hammerhead and his dog Nalla. He said it was nice to be...

After taking two zero days in Franklin, NC to shelter from a storm and heal his blisters, Builder got back on trail today. He said he is...

As I mentioned previously, Builder has made some friends along the way - and will continue to make more, because that's just him. They...

Weather is a fact of life on the trail, but, as I reported previously, Builder knew he had to get ready for the big weather that was...

I now have photos to share of this milestone so I'm editing this post to include them. As you can see, Builder is getting a bit scruffier...

After enjoying his first zero day, bracketed by two nights in a shared room at a Stanimals hostel in GA, Builder got back on trail and...

On March 11th Bob got "off trail" to stay at a hostel in order to get his clothes washed, take a shower, eat better food and prepare for...

According to Wikipedia, "Blood Mountain is the highest peak on the Georgia section of the Appalachian Trail and the sixth-tallest...