Amanda Genovese

AT NOBO 2022, NOGO 2021. Born and raised in a small town in Connecticut, where both of my parents were also raised. After graduating from college, I set out to explore and live in as many places as possible. Hoping to use my degree in Environmental Science to save the world!

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Lessons Learned from Working at an AT Hostel

Lessons Learned from Working at an AT Hostel

I’ll definitely miss Blaze, the world’s best Hostel Cat As you may have previously read, I’ve been working at Above the Clouds hostel in

Apr 10, 2022 : Amanda Genovese
Knowing When to Take a Break (Even When it Seems Too Early)

Knowing When to Take a Break (Even When it Seems Too Early)

How do you know when it’s time to take a break from your thru-hike, even though it feels like you have barely just started? Well, as stated in my

Mar 31, 2022 : Amanda Genovese
Being on Trail is the Most Personal Freedom You’ll Ever Have

Being on Trail is the Most Personal Freedom You’ll Ever Have

“This is the most personal freedom you’ll ever have. You get to wake up when you want, walk how far you want, sleep when you want, and stop in town

Mar 26, 2022 : Amanda Genovese
Can’t You See? It’s My Gear for the AT!

Can’t You See? It’s My Gear for the AT!

After years of preparation, here is the gear I’ve decided to carry with me along the Appalachian Trail. Can’t wait to carry my life on my back in just a few days!

Mar 4, 2022 : Amanda Genovese
Getting Our Feet Wet on the Ocean to Lake Trail

Getting Our Feet Wet on the Ocean to Lake Trail

What do two bored 2022 Appalachian Trail hopeful thru-hikers do in the months leading up to their attempt? Do a shakedown on the Ocean to Lake Trail in Florida!

Jan 25, 2022 : Amanda Genovese
5 Ways I’m Mentally Preparing for My First Thru-Hike

5 Ways I’m Mentally Preparing for My First Thru-Hike

While I’m preparing my gear and my body for my thru-hike, I believe the most important preparation isn’t physical.

Nov 15, 2021 : Amanda Genovese
I’m Hiking the Appalachian Trail Next Year! (For Real This Time.)

I’m Hiking the Appalachian Trail Next Year! (For Real This Time.)

I don’t care if my arm falls off, I’ll be at Springer Mountain in March starting my NOBO thru-hike. This may be one of the longest prologues, but I’m ready for my AT story to begin.

Nov 3, 2021 : Amanda Genovese