Hey there! My name is Kay (aka Kath, Katherine, or KK depending on who you ask) and I'm a hiker, outdoor enthusiast, travel nurse, beer lover, soup connoisseur, and now Trek blogger. I'll be taking the long way from Georgia to Maine and sharing my experience here as I go. Please bear with me as I crack dad jokes and turn everything I think into a song.
Posts
(Mostly) Smiles for Big Miles (Days 33-38)
Trail Magic for Days Have you ever thought super hard about something and then it actually happens? And then you think you’re a wizard? No, just
Live the Dash (Day 21-32)
Pro-tips Here are a few pro-tips I’ve learned since being on trail: 1. Hang your bear bag as soon as you get to camp or else you’re
Come Rain or Snow (Day 17-21)
The Great and Powerful Smokies (or is it Smokeys?) Great Smoky Mountain National Park felt like a huge milestone. Maybe it was hitting the 200
Franklin to Fontana (Day 10-17)
The Vortex Franklin, NC was a vortex in the best way possible. A true hiker town, Franklin catered to everything a thru-hiker could need.
Georgia, You’re a Real Peach
The Beginning All of the planning, purchases, and logistics have finally culminated to the start of the trail. On March 12, I set out with a pack
Are You Sure?
A Father's Wisdom Growing up, whenever someone in my family said "I'm positive" in response to “Are you sure?”, my dad would respond with "being
The Big Question
Seriously, why? Ah, the big question: "Why?" As in, why take 6 months off from work, leave your loved ones and the comfort of home to live out of a