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Out of the Frying Pan and Into the Freezer
Starting a thru hike in a cold, wet snap? Check. Tramily getting me through? Oh yeah!
Zen Approach to Springer Mountain
Today was a fantastic beginning to a long anticipated journey. Completing the approach trail and reaching the first white blaze at the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail begins a...
Because Pearwood isn’t done yet
Here we go again. One week from today I will board the Amtrak at Rochester, New York for a Thursday morning arrival at Gainesville, Georgia and a Saturday, April 1...
30 Days, 30 Lessons Learned
“Wisdom comes from experience. Experience is often a result of lack of wisdom.” ― Terry Pratchett. This is a quick post for 30 lessons I’ve learned from my first 30...
She’s So Preppy
Hi everyone! I'm starting my hike at Springer Mountain next week. I'm definitely nervous; hiking around melty & muddy Bear Mountain has affirmed that while I feel like I will...
No Unauthorized Exits
My start date countdown is down to weeks and will soon be days. I’ve turned in my resignation to my job. I’ve paused my gym membership. My chickens are scheduled...
Anticipation to the AT
As my flight departure date draws closer and closer, tons of thoughts and emotions are running rampant in my head. Learning to decipher and organize these thoughts has been an...
“What Have I Done!!”
The last day before I start my Appalachian Trail thru hike!!! Oh my! Have you ever had that thought? “What have I done?” All the last minute things to think...
Dear Diary: Today’s Mood? Apathetic. Day 1 on the Appalachian Trail
On some level, I just wish I didn’t have to do anything. I wish I could just disappear. I could forget about my weight and never feel awkward or lost...
Day 2: The Real Day 1
Miles Hiked: 12.9 Total Hiked: 15.7 Sleep was a bit hard to come by last night. I was tossing and turning a lot and just when I would get comfortable...