“Everybody needs beauty…places to play in and pray in where nature may heal and cheer and give strength to the body and soul alike.”

— John Muir

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  • Project 491 – on pause

    After hiking Segments 1–3 in beautiful weather on dry trails last week, we had hoped to keep the momentum going and tackle Segments 4–5 the first weekend in May. I’d been closely watching the weather reports for towns near those… Continue reading

    Project 491 – on pause
  • CT Segments 1-3

    April 19-21, 2026 6:15am, April 19th, 2026. Mile zero…step one…Project 491 officially begins. After hours of poring over maps and guidebooks, watching YouTube videos, and sorting gear through the winter, it’s time to finally do this. A huge shout-out to… Continue reading

    CT Segments 1-3
  • Project 491 is Born

    After returning home from the Italian Dolomites in September 2025—where we hiked roughly 65 miles along the Alta Via 2 hut-to-hut route—we felt both a deep sense of accomplishment and an unexpected sense of loss. “What’s next?” we asked ourselves.… Continue reading

    Project 491 is Born