Piper Browne

I'm an 18 year old 2023 NOBO solo thru-hiker setting out in early March. I'm on a gap year before heading off to Emerson College this Fall, so I'm on a loose time constraint of 150 days give or take a few weeks. Even with that restriction, I'm not gonna stress the miles and I'm confident you'll hear all about my journey up Katahdin.

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Blazing Through Virginia

Blazing Through Virginia

They say you aren’t a real thru-hiker until you’ve shit your pants. Even though I haven’t quite checked that box, I can’t help but think I’ve finally

May 24, 2023 : Piper Browne
Hiker Hunger in the Smokies

Hiker Hunger in the Smokies

That workout of a day burned 4,000 calories. Suddenly my food bag was looking a bit too small.

Apr 15, 2023 : Piper Browne
Making My Way to Franklin

Making My Way to Franklin

You know how I said my next resupply after Hiawassee would be a mail-drop at the NOC? That was a lie.

Apr 1, 2023 : Piper Browne
Appalachian Boogeymen: The Wise Words of Bob

Appalachian Boogeymen: The Wise Words of Bob

It’s my tenth day on the trail, and my first night in a hostel. You could also call it my first zero, but I did start with a 1.3 mile hike from Plum

Mar 26, 2023 : Piper Browne
Visitors on the Trail

Visitors on the Trail

Before I started the Appalachian, I knew I would have friends and family wanting to visit. They’d probably come down for a few days at a time after

Mar 23, 2023 : Piper Browne
Appalachian First Impressions: Angels, Shelters, and Trash

Appalachian First Impressions: Angels, Shelters, and Trash

I have a feeling that even with all I’ve learned so far, theres still a thousand lessons the trail is waiting to teach me.

Mar 19, 2023 : Piper Browne
Solomon Browne, Stepping Out

Solomon Browne, Stepping Out

I've just beaten cancer for the second time, and the AT is my one-way victory lap to stick it to the universe.

Feb 28, 2023 : Piper Browne