AT NOBO 2022, NOGO 2021. Born and raised in a small town in Connecticut, where both of my parents were also raised. After graduating from college, I set out to explore and live in as many places as possible. Hoping to use my degree in Environmental Science to save the world!
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Lessons Learned from Working at an AT Hostel
I’ll definitely miss Blaze, the world’s best Hostel CatAs you may have previously read, I’ve been working at Above the Clouds hostel in
Knowing When to Take a Break (Even When it Seems Too Early)
How do you know when it’s time to take a break from your thru-hike, even though it feels like you have barely just started? Well, as stated in my
Being on Trail is the Most Personal Freedom You’ll Ever Have
“This is the most personal freedom you’ll ever have. You get to wake up when you want, walk how far you want, sleep when you want, and stop in town
Can’t You See? It’s My Gear for the AT!
After years of preparation, here is the gear I’ve decided to carry with me along the Appalachian Trail. Can’t wait to carry my life on my back in just a few days!
Getting Our Feet Wet on the Ocean to Lake Trail
What do two bored 2022 Appalachian Trail hopeful thru-hikers do in the months leading up to their attempt? Do a shakedown on the Ocean to Lake Trail in Florida!
5 Ways I’m Mentally Preparing for My First Thru-Hike
While I’m preparing my gear and my body for my thru-hike, I believe the most important preparation isn’t physical.
I’m Hiking the Appalachian Trail Next Year! (For Real This Time.)
I don’t care if my arm falls off, I’ll be at Springer Mountain in March starting my NOBO thru-hike. This may be one of the longest prologues, but I’m ready for my AT story to begin.