AJ

Wassup! My name is Anna (or AJ). I am spoiled and get to live in the beautiful mountains of East Tennessee. I am a pediatric nurse, wife, twin, aunt, planner, encourager and lover of all things outdoors! (Except mosquitos... mainly because of their affinity for me.) Looking forward to a flip flop hike with my hubby this May! (2018)

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Dear 2019 Thru-Hikers… Cherish the Moments

Dear 2019 Thru-Hikers… Cherish the Moments

From someone who wishes more than anything she was back on the Appalachian Trail, here are a few pieces of advice I have for you. For

Mar 24, 2019 : AJ
Trail Food 101: Part 1

Trail Food 101: Part 1

When preparing for our 2018 flip-flop thru-hike, the biggest worry my husband and I had wasn't what it would be like to live in the woods for six

Jan 6, 2019 : AJ
Post-Trail Thoughts after Our Flip-Flop

Post-Trail Thoughts after Our Flip-Flop

It has been 2.5 weeks since my husband and I touched the Southern Terminus sign at Springer Mountain. It hardly feels real. We started our

Nov 29, 2018 : AJ
Our “Why”

Our “Why”

We are now at less than one month until we start our flip-flop thru hike. Reality is starting to set in. We alternate from being incredibly excited

Apr 13, 2018 : AJ
Everything I Need for 6 Months of Trail Living

Everything I Need for 6 Months of Trail Living

It's Time for Gear Talk, Y'all: In honor of tomorrow being 7 weeks until we begin our Flip-Flip thru hike, here is my obligatory gear post! I'm

Mar 20, 2018 : AJ
To Bring Or Not To Bring: Flip-Flop Preparations

To Bring Or Not To Bring: Flip-Flop Preparations

Do you dream of thru hiking but are not sure how to begin researching? Or are you prepping for your own thru hike and are looking for a few last minute resources? Then this post is for you!

Jan 16, 2018 : AJ