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Five Items that I Returned after the AT
The advice commonly given to prospective thru-hikers is that you must rigorously test your gear prior to an extended undertaking such as the Appalachian Trail. While that is certainly advisable,...
We Made It! Exhausted, Thrilled, and Looking Ahead
Despite what the lack of blog entries suggests, our hike did not end in Virginia. In four and a half months (four months and 19 days to be exact), Lauren...
Section Tested in Georgia, Then on to a Thru-Hike
Feb. 10, 2018 The forecast called for a mix of snow, sleet, and thunderstorms. All weekend. It was the last section I needed to finish my hike of the Appalachian...
Side Trip to a Crashed Plane on Mount Success
The Appalachian Trail has been full of surprises so far. I was super excited to hear from a NOBO that there was a plane crash just south of the hostel...
Are the White Mountains Really White?
Day 32: Mile 298.2 to Mile 309.6 Back on trail after a zero. I avoided pancakes this morning and opted for an Oreo chocolate bar instead. My diet sucks, I...
New Hampshire, in All Its Glory
My last post was quite some time ago, but I've been busy walking, and walking, and walking some more. I'm currently sitting at mile 669, but before I get into...
Finding My Trail Legs, Just in Time for the Whites
So much has happened since I last wrote. I’m in Caratunk, ME, and I’ve hiked over 550 miles. The honeymoon period has ended but every day is still a new...
Changed by the Trail as the End Draws Near
It's been a long time since my last post — over 1,300 miles to be exact. I'm not really good at writing out here. First, it was, "I'll write something...
Summiting Katahdin, and the Start of a Big Adventure
Alright, so you're ready to shove off on your big southbound Appalachian adventure, but how the heck do you get to Katahdin? There are a few different ways, but here's...
Heading South in a Homecoming Trek
Hey, everyone! The name's Brittney, or Red out here on the trail. I'm originally from Kentucky but have been living abroad for the past three years, namely in Mexico, Myanmar,...