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Walker Here!

Walker Here!

Hi, my trail name is Walker and I'm going to be one of the Appalachian Trials bloggers from the Class of 2013. I live in Lexington, Virginia, about twelve miles...

Nov 27, 2012 : Walker
Dirt Barbie

Dirt Barbie

The seed of hiking the Appalachian Trail was first planted in my mind when in 2007, I hiked the Debsconeag Trail in Maine with my friend Sandie, aka "Bluebearee," who...

Nov 21, 2012 : Ladybug
Introduction – 2013 Thru Hiker Ladybug

Introduction – 2013 Thru Hiker Ladybug

“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” – Neale Donald Walsch “My best vacation is your worst nightmare.” – Jim Bridwell Hello everyone!  My name is Sonya, but...

Oct 24, 2012 : Ladybug
Summit!

Summit!

This is me on top of Mt. Katahdin yesterday morning!!!! This means I’m finished! My goal for 2184 miles, 14 states and nearly 6 months has been acheived and my...

Sep 28, 2012 : Appalachian Jake
Monson, Maine

Monson, Maine

Yesterday I walked about 26.something miles. A full marathon. Not bad considering the last 11 miles were in the rain and the last 8 in the dark. Seen as my...

Sep 19, 2012 : Appalachian Jake
Screwing up!

Screwing up!

I’m almost out of New Hampshire now. Going into Maine in the morning! The last of 14 states. About 290 some miles till the end! It’s raining and I’m in...

Sep 13, 2012 : Appalachian Jake
Entering the Whites

Entering the Whites

Finally, after the past 1000 or so miles of rolling hills, small rocks and mediocre views (though it was all fantastic) I’m about to enter the Whites! Now for steep...

Sep 13, 2012 : Appalachian Jake
New Hampshire

New Hampshire

Here I am in Hanover, New Hampshire. We crossed the state line yesterday from Norwich, VT and were bombarded with free stuff! We first got a free $4 egg salad...

Sep 13, 2012 : Appalachian Jake
Vermont

Vermont

I have less than 500 miles to go! I WAS in the Yellow Deli hostel in Rutland, Vermont. A slightly strange place that I’d heard at least two people refer...

Sep 13, 2012 : Appalachian Jake
24 hour hike!

24 hour hike!

Ok guys. This is it. This is where I see how much you value me as a blogger, friend, colleague or family member! A very good friend of mine was...

Aug 13, 2012 : Appalachian Jake