Hi there! My name is Bailee, also know as “Cruiser” on trail. In March, I left my home, friends and family in Pittsburgh, to head to Amicalola Falls in Georgia. On a chilly Saturday morning, I said goodbye to my wife and started following the white blazes of the Appalachian Trail. I hope you'll enjoy reading some of my insights as I gain them along the way to Maine. Happy trails!!
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Lessons From Trail
Hey yinz- sorry it’s been so long since I last wrote! Not only is it hard to find time to write while on trail, but I’ve also found myself desiring
The Magic of Slowing Down
A couple of weeks before leaving for trail, I glanced at my calendar. It wasn’t hard to notice the stark contrast between the months prior to trail
Settling Into Life on Trail
Hey y’all! Cruiser here coming to you from North Carolina! Shortly into my time on trail, I connected with some sweet folks and was given the trail
AT Countdown: “How are you feeling?”
As I count down the days until I begin my thru-hike, over and over again I get asked: How are you feeling? Are you excited? Are you nervous? For
Appalachian Trail Preparation: Redefining Failure
Since making the decision to take my first thru-hike along the Appalachian Trail, I've been constantly reminded by others around me of all the things




