Ann Marie White

aka Monkey Toes! When my toes aren't numb from hiking, I can use them to tie shoelaces and turn door knobs. I thru-hiked the AT in 2021 and am already planning for my next type 2 fun adventure.

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The One with the Smokies [AT Mile 165.9-239.1]

The One with the Smokies [AT Mile 165.9-239.1]

The Breakdown Day 18: 11.8 miles from the Fontana Hilton to Mollies Ridge Shelter Day 19: 12.1 miles to Derrick Knob

Apr 17, 2021 : Ann Marie White
The One Where I Befriend the Cold [AT Mile 69.2-165.9]

The One Where I Befriend the Cold [AT Mile 69.2-165.9]

The Daily Breakdown Day 9: 11.8 miles from Dick's Creek Gap to Muskrat Creek Shelter Day 10: 12.5 miles to Carter Gap Shelter Day

Apr 13, 2021 : Ann Marie White
The One Where I Threw Shoes [AT mile 0.0-69.2]

The One Where I Threw Shoes [AT mile 0.0-69.2]

Well...not mine, but we’ll get to that. First off, a breakdown of my first week on trail. The Numbers Day 1: 5.6 miles on the Approach Trail,

Mar 31, 2021 : Ann Marie White
My Take on the Big Three

My Take on the Big Three

After months of researching, buying, returning, and more researching, I finally have all of my gear! Even after all the work I've put into it, my

Mar 12, 2021 : Ann Marie White
A Backpacking Legacy

A Backpacking Legacy

Every hiker can trace their love for backpacking to a single trip. Maybe it was their first trip ever. Maybe it was their 27th trip that sealed the

Feb 18, 2021 : Ann Marie White
Thru-Hike To-Dos

Thru-Hike To-Dos

This week doesn’t just mean Christmas for me (but I absolutely LOVE Christmas and everything about it), it also means only 3 months until I head out

Dec 22, 2020 : Ann Marie White
Shaking Down and Shutting Up

Shaking Down and Shutting Up

I lay in my tent, all cozy in my sleeping bag, scrolling through comments on the All Trails app about the next section of trail. Unzipping my tent

Nov 19, 2020 : Ann Marie White