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.

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They Can Never Find Us If We Throw Away Our Phones: Dicks Creek to Wayah Gap

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

Jun 28, 2026 : Rainbow Brite (Addison S)
It May Be Raining, But There’s a Rainbow Above You: First Week-ish On the AT

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

Jun 3, 2026 : Rainbow Brite (Addison S)
And You Put the Load Right on Me: Addison’s AT Gear List

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

May 17, 2026 : Rainbow Brite (Addison S)
I’m Having Wicked Dreams of Leaving Tennessee: Shakedown on the Natchez Trace

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 --

Apr 19, 2026 : Rainbow Brite (Addison S)
Hello My Name Is: A Hiker Intro

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

Jan 26, 2026 : Rainbow Brite (Addison S)