“Misery only added to the cumulative experience of the adventure that would ultimately sculpt me into a stronger, more resilient human being.” — Kyle Rohrig Adventure Copy Share Image
“As a loose rule, the eyes of non-threatening animals reflect green in false light, while predator’s eyes reflect yellow.” — Kyle Rohrig Predator Eyes Copy Share Image
“Dreading and complaining wasn’t going to make the mountains disappear.” — Kyle Rohrig Copy Share Image
“I will say that the experience would lose something if you spent all of your time out in the woods and not… — Kyle Rohrig Small towns Copy Share Image
“If only I would’ve known that Virginia was going to chew me up and spit me out onto the rocks of Pennsylvania,… — Kyle Rohrig Virginia Copy Share Image
“I went out there to live on a whim and have the freedom to stop whenever I got tired, or whenever I… — Kyle Rohrig Freedom Copy Share Image
“A good rule to follow is to keep the price of your current resupply at or under the number of miles you’ve… — Kyle Rohrig Hiked Resupply Copy Share Image
“A Journey of 2,185.3 miles begins with a single step. Or perhaps 600 consecutive steps straight up the face of an enormous… — Kyle Rohrig Journey Copy Share Image
“With nowhere to be and all day to have them, conversations out on the trail took on a whole new meaning and… — Kyle Rohrig Communication Copy Share Image
“Try to imagine the helplessness you might feel if it were you that was stuck in that spot, completely exhausted and in… — Kyle Rohrig Camping Copy Share Image
“In the material world you miss opportunities to forge friendships and meet people because of appearance, social, and socioeconomic standings. Examine your… — Kyle Rohrig Friendship Copy Share Image
“This day and age, so many people over-complicate their lives to the point of ludicrousness. I couldn’t see myself ever going back… — Kyle Rohrig Happiness Copy Share Image
“They call it a “Whippoorwill” because the call it makes sounds exactly like it’s saying “WHIPPOOR-WILLL,” but in a whistle. Oh it… — Kyle Rohrig Sticks and stones Copy Share Image
“The next morning, I was finally able to have a proper look at the “NOC.” The place looked like some bizarre mountainous… — Kyle Rohrig Having fun Copy Share Image
“Funny enough, it’s the smallest things that weren’t that exciting or worthy of recounting to other people; even though at the time… — Kyle Rohrig Feels right Copy Share Image
“May 21st was my 53rd day on the trail, as well as another pivotal and painful one. It was the day that… — Kyle Rohrig Wild Ponies Copy Share Image
“At around 8 pm we heard the sound of sirens. As the sound drew nearer and nearer, we caught sight of a… — Kyle Rohrig Fire department Copy Share Image
“A word to the wise, NEVER try and push bigger miles when you begin a long distance hike without any prior experience… — Kyle Rohrig Long distance Copy Share Image
“On this road I found two large coolers and a short note explaining that it was “Trail Magic” left by a thru-hiker… — Kyle Rohrig Entire life Copy Share Image
“This visual of two different worlds and planes of existence converging on a mountain top was actually quite amazing and eye opening… — Kyle Rohrig Different world Copy Share Image
“In later days, I would always tell south bound hikers not to miss out on the Holy Cow Burger at Bob’s Dairyland… — Kyle Rohrig Copy Share Image
“I even found a Marijuana joint that was taped to the inside of a shelter log that had “Cheers” written underneath it.… — Kyle Rohrig Positive Copy Share Image
“I wanted nothing more than to yell at these people, “SHUT UP! I’ve been traversing cliffs, creeks, mud, jagged rocks, drop offs,… — Kyle Rohrig Skittles Copy Share Image
“I periodically scanned the sides of the trail with my headlamp looking for eye shine. As a loose rule, the eyes of… — Kyle Rohrig Animals Copy Share Image
“I think “adaptability” is one of the most important qualities an individual can possess, especially when it comes to hiking the trail.… — Kyle Rohrig Adapt Copy Share Image
“We don’t give our animal friends enough credit for the lives they lead until we try to imagine ourselves in their position.… — Kyle Rohrig Animal Copy Share Image
“Out there in the woods, there’s no one to impress and no one to judge you. The only people you’ll see are… — Kyle Rohrig Judging people Copy Share Image
“I believe the ability to view the agony and discomfort of a miserable and painful situation as a character building and physically… — Kyle Rohrig Bigger picture Copy Share Image
“The unwritten rule for hikers is to take one of whatever is provided. If there is a large selection or quantity, then… — Kyle Rohrig Couple things Copy Share Image
“Apocalypse was one of those people that didn’t care what others thought. He was going to do his own thing, his own… — Kyle Rohrig Apocalypse Copy Share Image
“Every single obstacle can be seen as either a blessing or a curse. It is completely up to you to decide. The… — Kyle Rohrig Adversity Copy Share Image
“Any question or piece of advice you needed about the trail, he had an answer that was spot on. Probably the greatest… — Kyle Rohrig Trust in yourself Copy Share Image
“It was moments like finding coolers full of drinks and snacks left out in the middle of nowhere that made me appreciate… — Kyle Rohrig Christmas morning Copy Share Image
“Within a short period of time of feeling my frustration rise, another feeling of calm washed over me as the anger turned… — Kyle Rohrig Anger Copy Share Image
“I finally began loving every last bit of the experience; the good, the bad, and the ugly. The indifference, acceptance, disdain, and… — Kyle Rohrig Appalachian trail Copy Share Image
“You don’t often find trusting and kindness like this in the world anymore. Strangers inviting strangers into their homes to have dinner… — Kyle Rohrig Good thing Copy Share Image
