Arwen A

Greetings! I am Arwen, bonafide flower child and now middle-aged mum. Yes I was named after an elf, and like the fair folk am a lover of mountains, rivers, and all things green and growing. Lifelong hiker and camper, but first-time backpacker. I am thru-hiking the A.T. to figure out where I go from here now that all of my children have grown up.

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Hostel Takeover, Part 2

Hostel Takeover, Part 2

Act 3: Where in the Blue Blazes? After two refreshing and congenial nights at Above the Clouds hostel I was ready to hit the trail again. Hostel

Jun 14, 2025 : Arwen A
Hostel Takeover: An Adventure in Four Acts

Hostel Takeover: An Adventure in Four Acts

I thought I was the cleverest woman this side of the Mason-Dixon line when I wrote my blog title, but a hostel owner who shall remain nameless (you

Jun 7, 2025 : Arwen A
Stealth Camp of Sorrows

Stealth Camp of Sorrows

Oh what a beautiful morning! At least the day started off great… Day #4 I awoke at Long Creek Falls feeling refreshed and received parting trail

May 29, 2025 : Arwen A
Angels & Aphorisms

Angels & Aphorisms

Day 3 When last we left our heroine she was .2 miles down the official Appalachian Trail, tenting behind Springer Shelter. Morning brought a

May 24, 2025 : Arwen A
Gimme Shelter

Gimme Shelter

The happy hiker on day two! As you may surmise, I survived my first night of primitive camping on the approach trail! I made coffee right outside

May 20, 2025 : Arwen A
Cats and Bears and Many Stairs

Cats and Bears and Many Stairs

Me at three, dreaming of the A.T.! A grown-up flower child at the gate, ready for adventure! As I start my blogging venture two weeks into my

May 14, 2025 : Arwen A