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A Coming of Age, I Am a Thru-Hiker!
I think you can guess what this post will include. That's right, I finished a SOBO thru-hike of the AT in 141 days. Starting at the top of Katahdin
Georgia On My Mind
A storm came in just in time for my departure of Franklin, NC. It wouldn't be the AT without a few days of rain during my last week on trail.
The Lazy Hiker
My number of days on trail are slowly fading. I’ve set an end date which requires far less miles than what I have been averaging. This has allowed
Singing Through The Smokies
A nero into Hot Springs was much needed. My body was feeling fine, but I needed a bit of a mental reset. Some karaoke at the local brewery provided
New Boot Goofin’
After a quick stop at Station 19E, I headed into the Roan Highlands. The following days of hiking were spectacular and challenging. The highlands
Tennessee Ya Later Virginia
I neroed into and then zeroed in Damascus, arguably the most famous trail town on the AT. After some much needed rest, I headed back on the trail. A
Low on Fuel
After a quick stop in Bland, I continued heading South. The end of Virginia suddenly felt like it was fast approaching. Fortunately, there was one
Day by Day
I took a nero day at a hostel to recover my foot. Icing and a half day of rest was just what it needed. Afterwards, I took it easier for a few days.
Hard Times
After my fiancé, Kara, and family left, I spent another zero day with the SOBO Bubble in Dalesville. The rain and wind from Hurricane Ian was not
Hunger Sweetens The Beans
A decision to push miles led to a realization that I may have miscalculated my necessary food supply. Some trail magic saved me from what would have