Sonic Boom

SEA based, hiking the AT from Georgia to Maine.

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Mental Health and the AT – experiences on the trail

Mental Health and the AT – experiences on the trail

So far on the Appalachian trail one of the biggest experiences going northbound has been interactions with people on and off the trail.

Aug 19, 2022 : Sonic Boom
Handling Rain on the Appalachian Trail

Handling Rain on the Appalachian Trail

The AT is known for being the rainiest of the major thru-hikes. Data shows most years often over a third of the 2,194 + miles of the AT will be rainy

Aug 18, 2022 : Sonic Boom
Nifty Tricks I have learned on the AT so far

Nifty Tricks I have learned on the AT so far

So far on the trail I have learned a lot about how to make mutli-functional use of items in order to save weight and make items last. It has been

Aug 18, 2022 : Sonic Boom
Sayings while on the Appalachian Trail and how they can help you with a Through-Hike

Sayings while on the Appalachian Trail and how they can help you with a Through-Hike

Being on the trail now 4 months, April 10 through August 10, I have heard the following on trail on the regular. Knowing the contexts of these

Aug 11, 2022 : Sonic Boom
Day 90 on the Trail – Continued Changes!

Day 90 on the Trail – Continued Changes!

View from Blackrock Mountain in the Shenandoah’s. Hello fellow trekkers! July 10 was my day 90 on the AT - I cannot believe I have been so

Jul 16, 2022 : Sonic Boom
Human Diversity on the AT: an LGBTQ+ experience

Human Diversity on the AT: an LGBTQ+ experience

Love isn’t an island, it’s just across the river in Damascus VA Since it is now June, this means Pride has begun! What started out as a protest

Jun 5, 2022 : Sonic Boom
Day 60 on the AT: Thoughts Evolve.

Day 60 on the AT: Thoughts Evolve.

Even after 60 days you don’t really get tired of payoff views. This is Blackrock Mountain in the Shenandoah National Park area. June 10 for

Jun 5, 2022 : Sonic Boom
30 Days in: a Perspective of the AT Thru-Hiking Experience so Far.

30 Days in: a Perspective of the AT Thru-Hiking Experience so Far.

30 days in! Taking the sunset in from the Beauty Spot outside of Erwin, TN. {Written May 10, sorry for the late

Jun 4, 2022 : Sonic Boom
Thru-Hiking Daily Routine

Thru-Hiking Daily Routine

Orderly but flexible routines are essential when through hiking. Part of this includes tent setup and hiking clothes maintenance. Prepping

May 24, 2022 : Sonic Boom
Reflections on Georgia and the first few weeks of the AT

Reflections on Georgia and the first few weeks of the AT

Earned a view on a clear day on Day 3 in Georgia! First few days on the trail Hi everyone! Looking back, I started this incredible trek on

Apr 24, 2022 : Sonic Boom