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Jan 16, 2020 : Kat Tracks Appalachian Trail

Added Benefit of an AT Thru-Hike in 2020

As a dedicated listener to NPR, it was a surprise to find myself trolling for a good music station during my commute home the other day. My iPhone addiction has started to taper off as well. I can feel my irritation, anger, and all-around bad mood ballooning to the point of impending stroke just by glancing at the latest headlines.

The prospect of entering the green tunnel with my phone turned OFF is salve for my soul. I will walk in blessed silence away from the primaries and the pundits, the politicians and the polls. I will be on the hiking trail and the campaign trail will be a distant noise. I hope to keep it that way for 2,200 miles. I want to meet and connect with my fellow travelers on important matters like where the next water source can be found or which place in town has the best pizza. On the trail left and right are directions and most of us are headed the same way. Only two more months. See you in the woods!

NOBO late March.

Feature image courtesy Clay Bonnyman Evans.

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Kat Tracks
Jan 16th : Kat Tracks
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Kat Tracks's Bio

I live in the Boulder, CO area where I enjoy hiking on our many Open Space trails. I live with my husband of 33 years in a too empty nest, since our daughters have flown the coop. One is studying fashion design and living the good life in Southern California and the other is attending Medical school in Philadelphia. I work PRN as an Ultrasound Tech which leaves me plenty of time to pursue my passions of traveling and enjoying nature - especially wildlife sightings. I will be going NOBO on the Appalachian Trail in 2020. (Make that 2021!) I hope to ‘celebrate’ my SIXTY FIRST birthday somewhere along the trail in late June. See you in the woods!

Comments 3

  • Vernon King : Jan 17th

    I wish you a safe hike. Enjoy.

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  • Todd Twiggs : Jan 17th

    “I will walk in blessed silence away from the primaries and the pundits, the politicians and the polls.”

    That sounds like pure bliss! My wife and I stopped watching national news about a year ago, and I started unfollowing anyone and everything related to politics. My moods and overall happiness improved tremendously.

    Enjoy the silence. We’ll be following you here and I’m anxious to hear your stories.

    Cheers!

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  • DMFINO : Jan 18th

    I envy you!! Enjoy.

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