The Unlikely Thru-Hiker: An Appalachian Trail Journey

The Unlikely Thru-Hiker: An Appalachian Trail Journey

Derick Lugo had never been hiking. He didn't even know if he liked being outside all that much. He certainly couldn't imagine going more than a day without manicuring his goatee. But with a job overse…

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