Bethany Varner

Howdy! I'm Bethany from Houston, Texas. Ever since learning about the AT a little over a year ago I've been planning my hike, but i'm still having trouble trying to figure out how to keep a pint of blue bell ice cream in my pack without it melting! Just kidding (sort of). It's slightly crazy that people voluntarily hike ~2,190 miles, but hey my mom always says that I'm a nut, so I guess it's the perfect adventure for me!

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A roller coaster of mountains & emotions on the AT

A roller coaster of mountains & emotions on the AT

Keep your arms and legs inside the ride at all times please Well maybe not this time cause you'll need all the muscle in your legs to power you up,

Apr 28, 2017 : Bethany Varner
Virginia is as flat as Kim Kardashian’s butt

Virginia is as flat as Kim Kardashian’s butt

What a lazy hiker It's been awhile y'all!! Believe it or not though, there is not wifi in the wilderness and AT&T just started steppin' up

Apr 19, 2017 : Bethany Varner
Smiles, Miles, Faves & Pet Peeves on the Trail

Smiles, Miles, Faves & Pet Peeves on the Trail

  Let's start off with smiles! This past week has consisted of very long days but each one has put a smile on my face one way or

Mar 12, 2017 : Bethany Varner
Slippin’ & Slidin’ through the Smokies

Slippin’ & Slidin’ through the Smokies

The Hilton Monday night we were all just downright spoiled! Carpenter, 4 Seasons and I got a shuttle at Fontana Dam to the Pittstop to grab a few

Mar 5, 2017 : Bethany Varner
Livin’ the Dream

Livin’ the Dream

Sweaty, tired, and out of breath, Every time Shark Bite (formerly Imagine, his blisters peeled and it looks like a shark got ahold of his foot!) is

Feb 27, 2017 : Bethany Varner
Trekking along week one with my Tramily & Trail Angels

Trekking along week one with my Tramily & Trail Angels

Week one is done y'all! Comin' in hot from the Carter Gap shelter, North Carolina!! Mile 93.9! I can proudly say I have made it through an entire

Feb 20, 2017 : Bethany Varner
The 3 W’s of the Appalachian Trail. Why, When, What?

The 3 W’s of the Appalachian Trail. Why, When, What?

If you know anything about the Appalachian Trail then you probably know who ZD is, Right? No? Oh.. well he's the badass guy who started this site

Feb 13, 2017 : Bethany Varner
Saving Moolah- tips to keep your wallet alive

Saving Moolah- tips to keep your wallet alive

I am now forty-two days out from starting my thru-hike of the Appalachian Tail. FORTY TWO!! I can't say that I nervous because I'm too excited to be.

Jan 1, 2017 : Bethany Varner
Blue marshmallow

Blue marshmallow

Happy Halloween!! Guess what I was? Yup that's right, a blue marshmallow! I got my puffy jacket this week and am in LOVE with it. Is it weird to

Oct 31, 2016 : Bethany Varner
4, 3, 2, Oh wait. Still 4.

4, 3, 2, Oh wait. Still 4.

Exactly Four months now until I start what I'm sure will be the greatest adventure of my life thus far! Some of you may be thinking that's still a

Oct 13, 2016 : Bethany Varner