Dirtbag mountain girl from Maine headed to Georgia in March to walk home. I'm a recent college grad and outdoor instructor obsessed with rock climbing, alpine skiing, and of course, backpacking! There's a good chance I'll shower more on the trail than I do in real life.
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I’m Not Ready Yet: Continuing to Postpone My AT Thru Hike
In March 2020, I set out to complete a NOBO thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. After hiking for just over a week and coming within 5 miles of
How my AT NOGO Hike Made Me a Runner
March 11, the day sports were suspended in 2020, was the day I flew out to hike the Appalachian Trail. By March 20 I was on my way home to Maine,
The Trail Is Gone and So Am I
March 28 - Some Updates I wrote most of the post below in Hiawassee during and after my decision to postpone my thru-hike. I have edited and
What Is This Feeling? Nerves Before Hitting the Trail
It’s 15 days until I get on a plane to Atlanta to start my NOBO AT thru-hike. When I sift through Lighterpack and gear lists, when I read The Trek,
10 Things I Learned From a Failed Thru-Hike
In May 2019, my coworker and I set out to hike all 271 miles of the Long Trail. It's an oversimplification to call the adventure a failed thru-hike,