Chandler Sam

If you're looking for sloppy and nonsensical writing compounded with a splatter of run on sentences: welcome. I enjoy walking and talking about what I just walked. AT Class of 2022

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Zero Day in Andover

Zero Day in Andover

Day 78 It was Mahoosuc Notch day. The dreaded one mile on the AT that we had been warned about miles before. Too many opinions clouded my mind.

Sep 23, 2022 : Chandler Sam
Goodbye Jackrabbit

Goodbye Jackrabbit

Day 77 It was Jackrabbit's last day on trail. He would be stopping at Gentian Pond Shelter; the place he started his section hike two years ago. I

Sep 22, 2022 : Chandler Sam
Taming the Wildcats

Taming the Wildcats

Day 76 A nice sunrise before the Wildcats. Margaritaville said "lets tame these kitties!" and I responded "rawr!" We started early. Up by 5:00

Sep 11, 2022 : Chandler Sam
Nero Day at Pinkham Notch!

Nero Day at Pinkham Notch!

Day 75 We all left camp at slightly different times. Myself left at just around 6:00. The breakfast ended at 9:00 so we had about less than three

Sep 9, 2022 : Chandler Sam
Pushing Through the Presidentials

Pushing Through the Presidentials

Day 74 The Ethan Pond Trailhead surprised us with some much needed trail magic breakfast. Kim, a NJ resident who was on a roadtrip along the AT in

Sep 5, 2022 : Chandler Sam
A Foggy Franconia Ridge

A Foggy Franconia Ridge

Day 73 Waking up in the ski lodge was one of the greatest feelings I've had a in a long time. I felt noticeably refreshed and eager to tackle the

Sep 3, 2022 : Chandler Sam
Almost Quitting in New Hampshire

Almost Quitting in New Hampshire

Day 71 I woke up at 4:00 to dress down my tent and gear. I was to meet Celia and Meg at 5:00. Knowing that they camped 1/4 mile behind me, I thought

Aug 24, 2022 : Chandler Sam
End of Vermont + Trail Legends

End of Vermont + Trail Legends

Day 66 I was dropped off back on the trailhead very pleased with my stay at the Catamount Motel. The owner runs a great deal for hikers. At $60 for

Aug 10, 2022 : Chandler Sam
Three States Left

Three States Left

disclaimer I dropped my phone on the ground and I can no longer use the letter a. So I’m using Siri to type. Day 55 I want to get to a real Hostel

Jul 11, 2022 : Chandler Sam
Out of Pennsylvania

Out of Pennsylvania

Day 44 My friend dropped me off around 8:00 at Harpers Ferry. I thought about just doing the Maryland Challenge (get through 40 miles of “flat”

Jun 30, 2022 : Chandler Sam