Rainbow Brite (Addison S)
Hi! I'm a professor of Computer Science in Memphis, TN looking forward to hiking the AT in two LASHes over two consecutive summers. I start my first LASH in May of '26! When I'm not hiking I enjoy spending time with my four roommates and our 3 cats and 2 dogs, hanging out in Overton Park, and playing music.
Posts
They Can Never Find Us If We Throw Away Our Phones: Dicks Creek to Wayah Gap
At the end of my last blog post, I'd been dropped off at Dicks Creek Gap and camped about a mile up the trail. That night was pretty lonely as it was
It May Be Raining, But There’s a Rainbow Above You: First Week-ish On the AT
After the drive to Atlanta and a night in a hotel, my dad and I were off bright and early on the shuttle to Springer Mountain. Our driver was a hiker
And You Put the Load Right on Me: Addison’s AT Gear List
I am exactly one week away from starting on the AT! It's crazy to think about and I'm trying not to have too many nerves. I've also finally gotten my
I’m Having Wicked Dreams of Leaving Tennessee: Shakedown on the Natchez Trace
As many of this year's class of thru-hikers are starting their treks or well on their way, I'm still dreaming of the day when I'll head to Georgia --
Hello My Name Is: A Hiker Intro
Hello! My name is Addison (trail name TBD) and I'm hiking the Appalachian Trail this year! That feels crazy to write, but I'm working on getting used




