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Alexa Carpenter

Hey everyone! My name is Alexa (or Happy Camper), and I'm about to set out on my second thru-hike, and this time, I'm trading the AT's rocks and roots for some PCT desert sun and High Sierra snow. When I'm not frolicking through NH's wilderness with my pals, you can find me writing, snuggling with my English Bulldog, or crying on the stair master at planet fitness (my chosen trail-prep method). Can't wait to stay connected as I prepare for this next grand adventure.

Posts

Oops I Did It Again

Oops I Did It Again

Why One Thru-Hike Just Wasn't Enough Welp, my mother's biggest nightmare has inevitably come true. In just a few short days, I'll be setting out to

Apr 11, 2024 : Alexa Carpenter
Transformation on the Trail—Expectation vs. Reality

Transformation on the Trail—Expectation vs. Reality

Like most prospective thru-hikers, I began the trail under the impression that I’d spend my journey healing, meditating, and finding answers to all

Sep 16, 2022 : Alexa Carpenter
My “Why” List

My “Why” List

A rite of passage for any prospective thru hiker is answering their three-pronged "question of purpose": why am I hiking the Appalachian Trail, what

Mar 25, 2022 : Alexa Carpenter