Katherine Boy

Hi! I love the outdoors, hiking, skiing, scuba diving - you name it. I just completed my time in the Marine Corps and will begin a new challenge: SOBO thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail with my pup Arry.

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Arry & Wetfoot, Vol. 25, Day 57: The Art of Hiking in the Rain

Arry & Wetfoot, Vol. 25, Day 57: The Art of Hiking in the Rain

Day 57: 16.8 miles, infinite smells, 24 pesky squirrels After a comfy rest on soft blankets and a squishy mattress I was ready to take on the day!

Nov 22, 2019 : Katherine Boy
Wetfoot and Arry, Vol. 24, Days 54-56: Stuck in the Mud

Wetfoot and Arry, Vol. 24, Days 54-56: Stuck in the Mud

Day 54: 17.5 miles Well, I thought we were only doing 15 miles today. Guess I can't do simple subtraction in my head. Good morning from the

Nov 20, 2019 : Katherine Boy
Wetfoot & Arry, Vol. 23, Days 52 & 53: Rock Gardens and Pizza

Wetfoot & Arry, Vol. 23, Days 52 & 53: Rock Gardens and Pizza

Day 52: 14.5 miles It rained tonight. I wasn't expecting that. But it's ok. I can't believe how fast we are cruising through Vermont. 15 mile

Nov 18, 2019 : Katherine Boy
Wetfoot and Arry, Vol. 22, Days 49-51: I Walked 500 Miles

Wetfoot and Arry, Vol. 22, Days 49-51: I Walked 500 Miles

Day 49: 0.0 After a hot shower I started to feel more like a human. Next on the list was dinner at the pub.  I walked into the restaurant alone, and

Nov 15, 2019 : Katherine Boy
Wetfoot and Arry, Vol. 21, Days 46-48: Green Mountain State of Mind

Wetfoot and Arry, Vol. 21, Days 46-48: Green Mountain State of Mind

Day 46: 14.7 Miles Lots of road walking today. Lots. Arry and I began the morning slowly and deliberately, relishing our time at the hostel and

Sep 20, 2019 : Katherine Boy
Wetfoot and Arry, Vol. 20, Days 43-45: Racing the Post Office

Wetfoot and Arry, Vol. 20, Days 43-45: Racing the Post Office

Day 43: 15.2 miles Not very stealthily camped once again. We have a long day tomorrow for what I call our sprint into Hanover. The post office

Sep 19, 2019 : Katherine Boy
Wetfoot and Arry, Vol. 19, Days 40-42: Concluding the Whites

Wetfoot and Arry, Vol. 19, Days 40-42: Concluding the Whites

Day 40: 8.8 Miles This morning was very relaxed. I meant to get a decently early start on the trail. But my alarm went off and the bed was too warm

Sep 15, 2019 : Katherine Boy
Wetfoot and Arry, Vol. 18, Days 38-39: Wild Wildcats

Wetfoot and Arry, Vol. 18, Days 38-39: Wild Wildcats

Day 38: 13.1 Miles After taking some time off the trail for some much-needed rest and recovery, Arry and I were ready for more. I had an amazing

Sep 14, 2019 : Katherine Boy
Wetfoot and Arry, Vol. 17, Days 36 and 37: Salubrious Days

Wetfoot and Arry, Vol. 17, Days 36 and 37: Salubrious Days

Day 36: 14.5 miles It rained.  All night long. Actually it stopped about 3 a.m. I woke up and had the thought, "Oh. maybe everything will dry out

Sep 9, 2019 : Katherine Boy
Wetfoot and Arry, Vol. 16, Days 34 and 35: Mountains and Moose

Wetfoot and Arry, Vol. 16, Days 34 and 35: Mountains and Moose

Day 34: 10.9 miles We climbed Mount Washington!!! Last night we planned to summit more than Mount Washington. The plan was to hike out the mile

Sep 8, 2019 : Katherine Boy