Snap

Hello! My trail name is Snap and I completed my NOBO thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail in 2017. My hike lasted February 26th to August 3rd.

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Blackberry Milkshakes and Bears (5/6, 5/7, 5/8)

Blackberry Milkshakes and Bears (5/6, 5/7, 5/8)

Day 70, 5/6: Bearfence Mountain hut -> Skyland Resort (15.9 miles) Even though it called for the possibility of rain overnight, it was dry when

May 6, 2017 : Snap
Being Cold in the Shenandoahs (5/3, 5/4, 5/5)

Being Cold in the Shenandoahs (5/3, 5/4, 5/5)

Day 67, 5/3: Paul Wolfe shelter -> camping past Turk Mountain (17.8 miles) I didn't sleep great in my hammock because it wasn't hung far enough

May 3, 2017 : Snap
Angels and The Priest (4/30, 5/1, 5/2)

Angels and The Priest (4/30, 5/1, 5/2)

Day 64, 4/30: Punchbowl shelter -> Seeley-Woodworth shelter (25.3 miles) Pinata set her alarm for 6, but Rash and I stayed in our hammocks for

Apr 30, 2017 : Snap
Snakes and Dehydration (4/27, 4/28, 4/29)

Snakes and Dehydration (4/27, 4/28, 4/29)

Day 60, 4/27: Bobblets Gap shelter -> Cornelius Creek shelter (18.5 miles) I woke up after sleeping all night like a baby in my hammock. I may

Apr 27, 2017 : Snap
Rainy Trail Angels (4/24, 4/25, 4/26)

Rainy Trail Angels (4/24, 4/25, 4/26)

Day 58, 4/24: VA 620 -> VA 311 (13.8 miles) I woke up early and got our clothes out of the dryer. I went back to sleep, half expecting to sleep

Apr 24, 2017 : Snap
Zip lining and Chow Chows (4/21, 4/22, 4/23)

Zip lining and Chow Chows (4/21, 4/22, 4/23)

Day 55, 4/21: The Captain's campsite -> Laurel Creek shelter (17.3 miles) I woke up to condensation in my tent. I thought about wiping it off

Apr 21, 2017 : Snap
Hitchhiking and New Shoes (4/18, 4/19, 4/20)

Hitchhiking and New Shoes (4/18, 4/19, 4/20)

Day 52, 4/18: Wapiti shelter -> Pearsiburg, VA (17.8 miles) I woke up around 6 and contemplated running out to Bri's tent and scratching on the

Apr 18, 2017 : Snap
Celebrating Easter with Subway and Beer (4/15, 4/16, 4/17)

Celebrating Easter with Subway and Beer (4/15, 4/16, 4/17)

Day 49, 4/15: O'Lystery campsite -> Chestnut Knob shelter (11.6 miles) I slept really well in my tent. It was dewy outside so my sleeping bag

Apr 15, 2017 : Snap
Night Hiking for Mexican Food (4/12, 4/13, 4/14)

Night Hiking for Mexican Food (4/12, 4/13, 4/14)

Day 46, 4/12: Wise shelter-> Trimpi shelter (20.1 miles) I woke up several times in the middle of the night. The shelter has a metal roof and

Apr 12, 2017 : Snap
So Many Ponies! (4/9, 4/10, 4/11)

So Many Ponies! (4/9, 4/10, 4/11)

Day 43, 4/9: Zero in Damascus I woke early and sat in bed until breakfast was ready. Rash and Pinata were still asleep when I left to go eat in the

Apr 9, 2017 : Snap