Amanda Lauritsen

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.

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Day 12 – I Guess We’ll Leave Town

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

Jul 24, 2022 : Amanda Lauritsen
Day 11 – Slacking Over to Copper

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

Jul 22, 2022 : Amanda Lauritsen
Day 10 – Zero Day aka Melly Day

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

Jul 21, 2022 : Amanda Lauritsen
Day 9 – Running For Town

Day 9 – Running For Town

Heading for a real town day with shower and a bed!

Jul 20, 2022 : Amanda Lauritsen
Day 8 – Gorgeous Georgia Pass

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

Jul 19, 2022 : Amanda Lauritsen
Day 7- Town Day in Jefferson

Day 7- Town Day in Jefferson

Breakfast and resupply in Jefferson.

Jul 18, 2022 : Amanda Lauritsen
Day 6- Raining Caterpillars

Day 6- Raining Caterpillars

Caterpillars attack - they poo on our tent at night and dive bomb us during the day.

Jul 17, 2022 : Amanda Lauritsen
Day 5 – One Very Long Meadow

Day 5 – One Very Long Meadow

Ironically we climbed up to a meadow and stream, then followed it for miles.

Jul 16, 2022 : Amanda Lauritsen
Day 4 – A Middle Age Dog Learns New Tricks

Day 4 – A Middle Age Dog Learns New Tricks

Hiking forever uphill.

Jul 14, 2022 : Amanda Lauritsen
Day 3- The Burn

Day 3- The Burn

Conquering the section that knocked me out last time.

Jul 13, 2022 : Amanda Lauritsen