Dema T

Hi, my name is Dema - rhymes with… FEMA? Eh, that may still be ambiguous, let’s try it again phonetically. Hi, my name is “Dee-muh”, and I instantly forget everything interesting and unique about myself when asked to write a bio or introduction of any kind. I am 29 years old, and I am attempting a 2024 thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, northbound from Georgia to Maine. Much to my family’s discomfort, I decided an excellent way to celebrate the end of my 20s and start of my 30s was by sleeping on a pad of air in a fabric box in the woods for 6 months. So here we are... sleeping on a pad of air... in a fabric box... in the woods... FOR 6 MONTHS. I am excited to share this adventure with you. Thanks for reading!

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In Your Rush to Mt. Katahdin, Please Don’t Forget to Stop and Smell the Day Hikers

In Your Rush to Mt. Katahdin, Please Don’t Forget to Stop and Smell the Day Hikers

It's important to enjoy the little things, and for thru-hikers that includes the wafting scent of a passing freshly-washed stranger.

May 5, 2024 : Dema T
Please Refer to Me by My Tramily Name

Please Refer to Me by My Tramily Name

Officially hiker trash - I've got a trail name!

Apr 26, 2024 : Dema T
Please Explain Why I Still Know the Words to “The Climb”

Please Explain Why I Still Know the Words to “The Climb”

There's always going to be another mountain. 🏔 I'm always going to want to make it move. 🎼

Apr 19, 2024 : Dema T
Another Trail First? Yes, Please!

Another Trail First? Yes, Please!

The first of many firsts! (Is "first" even a real word anymore...?). Anyways, lots of trail firsts!

Apr 13, 2024 : Dema T
Dear Trail Gods, Can I Please Have My Trail Legs Now??

Dear Trail Gods, Can I Please Have My Trail Legs Now??

If it doesn't happen soon, my knees may quit first!

Apr 8, 2024 : Dema T
Please Wish Me Luck!

Please Wish Me Luck!

Yes, my stuffed octopus, Sheldon, is a luxury item. Fight me. (Please don't.)

Apr 2, 2024 : Dema T
Please Don’t Let Me Eat the Same Dehydrated Meal for Months

Please Don’t Let Me Eat the Same Dehydrated Meal for Months

Excuse me, I hate to be a bother, but this food is a bit dry…

Mar 9, 2024 : Dema T
Ask Me About my Spreadsheet… Please.

Ask Me About my Spreadsheet… Please.

If there is nothing that gets your blood pumping quite like a solid planning spreadsheet, this post is for you.

Feb 11, 2024 : Dema T
The “People-Pleaser to Thru-Hiker” Pipeline

The “People-Pleaser to Thru-Hiker” Pipeline

How does a chronic people-pleaser end up finding herself leaving her job to go live in the woods for 6 months? You know, I am wondering that as well.

Jan 21, 2024 : Dema T