Hey there! I'm Britney, and I'm attempting a SOBO thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail. I completed the northern bit of the Camino earlier this year and realized I really like walking! I mean -- I don't like to brag -- but I've been walking now for about 24 years (give or take a few months) and am really stoked to hit the hills I grew up in. Thanks for checking out my page!
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Four of Hong Kong’s Most Dazzling Thru-Hikes
Hong Kong is a metropolis overflowing with great food, breathtaking vistas, and incredibly rich and diverse hiking. While Hong Kong doesn’t
The Maryland Challenge Southbound
As if the Appalachian Trail weren't hard enough, many hikers seek out extra challenges to spice up their journeys. There are the classics, like
Unexpected Pleasure Through the Whites
Since day one, I'd been hearing about the infamous Whites. From how everyone described them, I felt sure that this week was going to be the most
Week Three: Goodbye, Maine, Hello, New Hampshire!
This update details my last week in Maine as I ventured from Rangeley to Andover (Old Blue Mountain), summited Baldpate and Speck Mountain, as well
Trail Update: My Second Week, Monson to Rangeley
After a pit stop in Monson, I was feeling re-energized and ready to take on the trail again. There was no doubt in my mind that this was where I
First Week on the Trail: 100-Mile Wilderness
Being a SOBOer is a bit unforgiving. You summit Katahdin and then bam, you're in the 100-Mile Wilderness. For a NOBO hiker, the 100-Mile is no
Summiting Katahdin, and the Start of a Big Adventure
Alright, so you're ready to shove off on your big southbound Appalachian adventure, but how the heck do you get to Katahdin? There are a few
Heading South in a Homecoming Trek
Hey, everyone! The name's Brittney, or Red out here on the trail. I'm originally from Kentucky but have been living abroad for the past three years,