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Mile 1129.4 – Mile 1293.6
Mile 1138.1 I had a pretty awesome, short day. I got a late start today since I stayed at the hotel and then went to do laundry at the truck
The Challenges and Benefits of Thru-Hiking with Your Pup
First off, these opinions are all based on my experience the past couple months. I'm sure many other hikers have had different experiences and have
Mile 978.2 – Mile 1129.3
Mile 991.3 I said goodbye to Duane for another couple months this morning. That was not fun. I had an excellent day and a half away from the
Mile 861.9 – Mile 978.1
Mile 876.8 I saw my first bears today! A mom and 2 cubs. I was so excited. Stretch was oblivious and I'm glad he was. I'm a little nervous to be
Mile 737.6 – Mile 861.8
Mile 750.6 Today the trail went along Blueridge Parkway. It was neat to pop out of the trail, cross the road, and see a paved lookout.I ended up
Mile 640.7 – Mile 737.5
Mile 649.7 I didn't get started until 3pm in hopes to wait out the rain. Today I passed through so many beautiful fern fields. Mile 664.8 Stretch
Mile 532.5 – Mile 640.6
Mile 539.2 We made it to Chatfield Shelter around 3pm and immediately set up the tent. We decided to just call it an early day since the rain
My Gear + Food
These are the items I use daily on the trail. I'm 51 days in now and can pretty confidently say that I feel comfortable carrying each one of
Appalachian Trail Update: Mile 420.2 – Mile 532.4
Mile 426.8 This morning I climbed Pond Mountain and when I reached the bottom, I saw a handwritten sign that said "trail magic, riff raff Hiker
Mile 342.2 – Mile 420.1
Mile 354.4 Today I was on the verge on tears all day. My body felt exhausted and it was really difficult to even go the 12 miles that I did.I ran