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Moving Forward (But Not Necessarily North)
This post is long overdue, and I've hesitated writing it because I wasn't entirely sure how to do so in less than 10,000 words (I'll save that for my
Hiker Puberty
Sometimes vistas are better just before a storm I'm over 2 months into my journey, have walked 700 miles, and I am overwhelmed with gratitude for
Glamping 101
glamping- (v) to camp glamorously. "Did you see their portable projector and tent disco ball? They are straight up glamping." Out here in the
Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
In my last update I was off the trail with a strained ankle. Since then I've hiked nearly 200 miles, made loads of new friends, been adopted into a
Crashing On and Off the AT
I earned my trail name a little after a week on the trail. Sitting in front of the Budget Inn in Hiawassee drinking beer with a bunch of other
Why I Sent My Best Friend Home
I started the trail with big dreams of finishing the trail with my best friend by my side. My best friend is of the furry four legged sort, so I had
Romanticizing the AT
In the months leading up to my hike, I was beyond excited. I couldn't wait for the freedom of the trail, the exhilaration of breath taking mountain
Going Public
Mentally, I committed to hiking the Appalachian Trail last December. I even told a few friends and family members about it. I started a