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Anelia Slavoff

My name is Anelia, trail name Sunshine, and I thruhiked the Appalachian Trail NOBO in 2022! Prior to thruhiking, I worked as a park ranger out west, and in the winters as a barista back in my hometown. Stay tuned for more adventures that I have in the works!

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Appalachian Trail: Long Overdue Reflections

Appalachian Trail: Long Overdue Reflections

Hello again, long time no chat!  Clearly, I’m not great at writing blogs with any sort of timeliness, but it felt wrong to not conclude my

Dec 5, 2022 : Anelia Slavoff
Georgia: The Land of Trail Names and Trail Magic

Georgia: The Land of Trail Names and Trail Magic

Long time no chat!  I definitely thought I’d be updating everyone on here more frequently, but I’ve found that when I get to town, I’m WAY more

Jun 9, 2022 : Anelia Slavoff
Trail Prep: Training My Body and Tricking My Brain

Trail Prep: Training My Body and Tricking My Brain

My training for the Appalachian Trail has consisted of a whole lot of thinking about how I should be training, checking the weather app and seeing

Mar 28, 2022 : Anelia Slavoff
Hiker Intro: From Harpers Ferry to the High Sierra and Back

Hiker Intro: From Harpers Ferry to the High Sierra and Back

As I open the countdown clock app on my phone for the 6th time today, it really dawns on me that my dream is inching closer to becoming a reality. 

Mar 9, 2022 : Anelia Slavoff