Deserrae

Hi, my name is Deserrae and I will be attempting to thru hike the Appalachian Trail NOBO in 2019. I will be graduating this spring from The Ohio State University and hitting the trail as soon as I possibly can. Until then you can find me reading, preparing for the journey, and enjoying my last few months in Columbus. I hope you enjoy following along my journey here.

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The Timing and Logistics of My Thru-Hike

The Timing and Logistics of My Thru-Hike

What is a thru-hike, you might ask? While some may not agree, I have found the definition of a thru-hike to be a lose term. The definition that I

Mar 1, 2019 : Deserrae
Sources of Information, Inspiration, and Motivation

Sources of Information, Inspiration, and Motivation

Before hitting the trail I have asked countless questions about what I am really getting myself into. To answer this question I have done my own

Feb 18, 2019 : Deserrae
Why I Am Walking 2,200 Miles in 2019

Why I Am Walking 2,200 Miles in 2019

The Appalachian Trail is more than just a physical challenge; a great majority of being a successful thru-hiker is a mental undertaking. What makes a

Nov 30, 2018 : Deserrae