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May 22, 2021 : Annemarie Athey Appalachian Trail

Hi…My name is Zipsss!

Trail names are a thing. You meet so many people hiking, the nicknames are super helpful…I can remember those, but real names are a struggle.

I’ve had three names in my lil’ earthling life now.  Born Annemarie. Miriam for two years in Morocco. And now Zipsss.

There were multiple moments that lead to Zipsss:

First, my tent has a lot of zippers. That’s a fact that was pointed out to me by Chuckwagon after camping next to him. Lots of noise getting in and out of the tent for that 2 AM tinkle. ?

Second, everything in my pack is in its own Ziplock bag. I am SO waterproof. I’m also noisy going through my pack/nightly routine at the end of the day.

Third, contrary to all the noise my zips make, I am pretty shy when I first meet people. ?

Forth, catch me zipping on by ya on the trail…some days at least, haha.

✌️ Zipsss

 

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Annemarie Athey
May 22nd : Annemarie Athey
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Annemarie Athey's Bio

Hiya Hikers! In the Spring of 2021, I sold most of my possessions, including my condo and wheels, resigned from my career in banking and set off on my first thru-hike. After completing the Appalachian Trail later that year, I landed a contract to live and work in Antarctica which is where I’ve been for the last year! I brought all my gear with me knowing I’d be in New Zealand when my contract ended, and that’s where I am today; hiking New Zealand’s ‘Te Araroa’ SoBo! Thanks for reading and if you'd like to follow along on my adventures, please follow me on IG @annemariesphere.

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  • JhonYermo : May 31st

    What an EXCELLENT, cool ass, trail name. Just too great.

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