owenpstandleyApr 12, 20212 minUnpredicted ChapterOdyssey (noun)- a long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune. For anyone who has yet to learn the news: I have...
owenpstandleyApr 12, 20212 minWhy am I doing this?From the inception of Owen's Odyssey, I had obsessed with mantras from "Hamilton", such as "I'm not throwin' away my shot!" and my...
owenpstandleyMar 15, 20213 minBefore the trailAnd in true Owen P. Standley fashion, I was up late addressing last minute preparations for my trip, leaving me with only 2 hours of...
owenpstandleyMar 7, 20213 minWhat I'm Leaving BehindHiking the Appalachian Trail is often a dream for many; it's an ambitious goal with a beautiful reward. My hike is quite different from...
owenpstandleyFeb 28, 20211 minOn the RADIO!Thank you to Russ Beckett and Forever Media for conducting this interview and sharing the Odyssey on the air waves. Follow the link to...
owenpstandleyFeb 26, 20211 minGuest of the Serenity Wellness and More PodcastAs you may imagine, preparing for an Appalachian Trail thru-hike is a big endeavor that takes lots of training and preparation. A sub-100...
owenpstandleyFeb 25, 20211 minOwen's Odyssey on WTAJ-TVI want to thank my fellow club member, Natalie Marrionneaux, for contacting the local WTAJ-TV station. Morgan Koziar was the journalist...
owenpstandleyFeb 23, 20212 minDon't Feed the Animals!Hikers have many things to prepare and plan for when going on a trek: health, safety, navigation, weather, shelter, and FOOD! What food...
owenpstandleyFeb 23, 20213 minLearning Curve70 miles. 48 hours. Through the snow. What could go wrong? Plenty! But that didn't deter these seemingly skilled blokes from making an...
owenpstandleyFeb 20, 20211 minUntil we meet again, Applebee'sThis venture to hike the Appalachian Trail is often a desire for many, yet there are a long list of obstacles preventing them from...
owenpstandleyFeb 13, 20211 minIt's Happening!!Things have become very real since I purchased my airline ticket this morning. It's interesting that this week I was presenting to the...
owenpstandleyFeb 11, 20212 minInspiring OthersYesterday morning, I had the privilege to present to the North Allegheny H.S. Interact Club about Owen's Odyssey. For anyone unfamiliar...
owenpstandleyFeb 3, 20212 minLife: The Emotional Roller Coaster; Oh What a ThrillThe past few weeks have been a wild ride of emotional ups and downs, and I am certain that the months ahead will continue to intensify....
owenpstandleyJan 12, 20211 minTeam Nuun 2021As one might expect, over the past several months I have been writing to different companies to see if they would be interested in...
owenpstandleyJan 3, 20213 minOh, The People You'll MeetThe internet is a wild place, full of trolls and angels around every turn. But on January 1, 2021 I had a wonderful exchange with a...
owenpstandleyJan 2, 20211 minWe Have a Store!Want to support Owen's Odyssey with your own official swag? We now offer Official Owen's Odyssey Buffs. These a very versatile and...
owenpstandleyJan 1, 20211 minHappy New Year! 🥂🍾Now that 2020 has come to a close, we can utilize our time to reflect to make 2021 better. Sure, many things are beyond our control, such...
owenpstandleyDec 27, 20201 minOpportunities Present ThemselvesMuch like love or a great joke, they can be experienced when you are not expecting them. I had the great fortune of such an experience...
owenpstandleyNov 13, 20201 minNPR Hits It On the NoseThe COVID-19 global pandemic has changed everything we have ever known; our personal and professional lives have been interrupted;...
owenpstandleySep 27, 20201 minA Socially Distant ConferenceThis Friday, 2 October 2020, I will embark on the farthest one-day hike I have ever attempted. I will go from Seward, Pennsylvania to the...