Ashley Vines

Hi! My name is Ashley. I'm 32 years old, paramedic, beer-tender, yoga instructor AND I'll be officially setting out on my great NOBO AT adventure on March 27th! I was born and raised in western NC but have lived in Wilmington, NC the past 14 years and am ready to trade the coast for six months in the woods.

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Georgia Peach- Part II

Georgia Peach- Part II

Hello from the Georgia/North Carolina border!! This is my second week on the trail and a second milestone has been hit, crossing into my home state

May 6, 2022 : Ashley Vines
Georgia Peach My A$$

Georgia Peach My A$$

Now that I have your attention. Let me just say, the Georgia mountains are no joke. Wow did that first week teach me a lot. But before I get into

Apr 21, 2022 : Ashley Vines
Top 5 Things To Do (before leaving to start a thru-hike)

Top 5 Things To Do (before leaving to start a thru-hike)

The day is almost here and I’m starting to feel that last-minute panic. You know, that gut-sinking feeling of, “Oh shit, this is about to get

Apr 13, 2022 : Ashley Vines
Let Me Introduce Myself

Let Me Introduce Myself

My name is Ashley Vines. I’m 32 years old and am FINALLY embarking on the adventure of a lifetime- thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail. All five

Mar 22, 2022 : Ashley Vines