Ashley Schellhase

Appalachian Trail Southbound 2016 | Pacific Crest Trail Southbound 2017 | GA hiker trash

Posts

188.2

188.2

That's how many miles I've walked on the Appalachian Trail. Putting one foot in front of the other has carried me 188.2 miles through the rocky and

Jun 19, 2016 : Ashley Schellhase
This Is Real

This Is Real

I am currently laying in a bunk bed at the AT Lodge in Maine. This is real. This is happening. The pilgrimage to Maine included a drive from Georgia

May 31, 2016 : Ashley Schellhase
Going Stoveless 101

Going Stoveless 101

*I titled this blog as a "101", but I am by no means an expert on this topic. This will be my first attempt at a thru hike so I can't be considered

Mar 28, 2016 : Ashley Schellhase
15 Things I Learned on a 4 Day Shakedown

15 Things I Learned on a 4 Day Shakedown

Summit on Cowrock Mountain Over 4 days, I went 45 miles. I was pushed to my limits, my body hurt, but my spirits were still high! My gear held up

Mar 11, 2016 : Ashley Schellhase
12 lb Base Weight Gear List

12 lb Base Weight Gear List

The long awaited day has finally come. I officially have all of my gear for my southbound AT thru hike. Here is the base weight gear (food and water

Feb 29, 2016 : Ashley Schellhase
How My Trip to Colorado Prepared Me For The AT

How My Trip to Colorado Prepared Me For The AT

"You weren't born to just pay bills and die." I'm in love with places I've never been, and I finally got to meet my love, the Rocky Mountains. I've

Jan 15, 2016 : Ashley Schellhase
Shake Shake Shake

Shake Shake Shake

I went for my first winter shakedown camping trip this week, and man oh man did I learn a lot. So the gear that I'm working with right now isn't what

Jan 8, 2016 : Ashley Schellhase
Updates On This Whole Getting Ready To Walk 2,190 Miles Thing

Updates On This Whole Getting Ready To Walk 2,190 Miles Thing

So it's been a hot minute since I've posted a blog. Life has been crazy busy. This whole preparing to walk 2,190 miles thing is kinda time consuming.

Dec 22, 2015 : Ashley Schellhase
I Don’t Think I’m The Crazy One

I Don’t Think I’m The Crazy One

I've come to the conclusion that... I'm not the crazy one for wanting to thru hike the Appalachian Trail. Yesterday I went for a 10 mile hike with a

Nov 19, 2015 : Ashley Schellhase
My Indoorsy Friends Reactions To Thru Hiking

My Indoorsy Friends Reactions To Thru Hiking

The reactions I've received from loved ones regarding thru hiking the Appalachian Trail have been quite hilarious. Their thoughts and concerns are

Nov 11, 2015 : Ashley Schellhase