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The Lake of the Clouds Experience (Day 145 & 146)
Because we slept on the library floor, it didn't feel very comfortable to sleep in. Guests can walk in to get a book or something and it just feels very...
Pointy Pursuit
I have a pointy encounter along the trail and put in a monster stint in pursuit of a sunset.
Born to Be in the Berkshires
Massachusetts had such a wonderful mix of charming towns and little trail treats and beautiful land that it continues to be one of my favorite states. Thank you Mass for...
Above the Clouds or below the clouds?
Hike Blood Mountain in the rain (again) or go to the hostel? Will it clear up in time for summit views on our redemption round?
Meeting The Flintstones
I thaw myself out after a bitter cold sunrise on Mount Greylock. I run into a pack of hungry SOBO hikers, they decide to eat burritos instead of me.
Going For Greylock
Massachusetts begins! I waste no time making my way to Mount Greylock, the state high point.
Work-for-stay at the huts (Day 144)
It was almost freezing this morning, I must remember to put my water filter in my quilt at night, so it doesn't freeze and break. The descent into Crawford Notch...
![AT Week 8: Surviving 34-Mile Days, Trail Town Zeros, and the Shenandoah Heat! [Alyssa’s Vlog]](https://is.thetrek.co/w600-h400-cfill/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/09153303/Screenshot-2026-10-09-at-3.32.24-PM-scaled.png)
AT Week 8: Surviving 34-Mile Days, Trail Town Zeros, and the Shenandoah Heat! [Alyssa’s Vlog]
Week 8 on the Appalachian Trail brought some of my biggest miles and toughest mental battles yet. Knowing my hiking partner Alec had a flight to catch, I decided to...
A Second Zero In Rutland, VT
I return to Rutland to lightly abuse the Hannaford grocery store's free WiFi and seating since I need a full day of computer access to work on my blog and...
Day 114: Return of the Blog
It’s been over 50 days since my last blog post and my parents are not happy! I promised to get back to writing the blogs consistently so here we are....
