My name is Amanda (trail name Bubble Toes). I met my husband when we thru hiked the AT in 2005, and we have continued to backpack ever since. I am an alcohol free vegetarian (except for crabs - its a Maryland thing) who is hiking the CT this summer. When not hiking, I attempt to teach middle school kids math.
Posts
Day 12 – I Guess We’ll Leave Town
It was hard to get up the motivation to leave Breckenridge. Here we have a bed and fridge. Showers anytime you want. A roof instead of a tent for
Day 11 – Slacking Over to Copper
Between the town of Breckenridge and the resort of Copper is one very tall mountain ridge that runs for miles. It’s about 7 miles up, 3 and half
Day 10 – Zero Day aka Melly Day
Half of it was zero fun and half of it was the best fun. This zero day pretty much involves all the chores with one special event John has a
Day 9 – Running For Town
Heading for a real town day with shower and a bed!
Day 8 – Gorgeous Georgia Pass
We started the day with a six mile climb uphill. The temperature was comfortable and the sun mostly behind the trees. Today we climbed Georgia
Day 6- Raining Caterpillars
Caterpillars attack - they poo on our tent at night and dive bomb us during the day.
Day 5 – One Very Long Meadow
Ironically we climbed up to a meadow and stream, then followed it for miles.
Day 3- The Burn
Conquering the section that knocked me out last time.