Courtney Branson

Hi, I’m Courtney! Normally you can find me exploring the mountains of East Tennessee, but this year I will be hiking the Appalachian Trail! I will be setting out NOBO on the AT with my dad, my boyfriend, and my dog, Jake, in early April.

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Over Mt. Washington and Through the Wildcats

Over Mt. Washington and Through the Wildcats

Author’s Note- Welcome to my delayed trail update. I finished my thru-hike on October 18th. Slowly but surely I’m finishing my story. Day 176:

Jan 27, 2024 : Courtney Branson
Weather in the Whites Can Break You

Weather in the Whites Can Break You

Day 173: 5,320 ft ascent, 10.4 miles (plus 3 miles road walk) It was Sunday. After spending four days inside sick with Covid I was ready to hike

Jan 3, 2024 : Courtney Branson
The Time I Unknowingly Hiked the Kinsmans with Covid

The Time I Unknowingly Hiked the Kinsmans with Covid

Day 168: 4,680 ft ascent, 16.3 miles I woke up at the Notch Hostel still with a headache from the day before. My watch told me I had slept horribly.

Dec 11, 2023 : Courtney Branson
We Found Mona Leafa!

We Found Mona Leafa!

Author’s note: Erik and I finished our thru hike in October. I had gotten behind with writing, but I’ll slowly finish our story as I have time. Stay

Nov 21, 2023 : Courtney Branson
Welcome to New Hampshire

Welcome to New Hampshire

Day 162: 4,480 ft ascent, 16.1 miles After racing through Vermont without taking a day off, I was counting down the days before we could get to the

Nov 4, 2023 : Courtney Branson
Who Ordered 90° in Vermont?

Who Ordered 90° in Vermont?

Day 159: 3,950 ft ascent, 14.0 miles I was a big fan of breakfast before I started the trail, but I think my breakfast love has doubled since I’ve

Oct 21, 2023 : Courtney Branson
Vermud Was Only Slightly Vermuddy

Vermud Was Only Slightly Vermuddy

Day 151: 3,160 ft ascent, 9.6 miles After a day off in North Adams, we were ready to get back to the trail and on to a new state. We were packing up

Oct 8, 2023 : Courtney Branson
Sleeping in Yards in Massachusetts

Sleeping in Yards in Massachusetts

Author’s Note: I have gotten about a month behind on writing and posting updates. We’ve started hiking more with less down time as we’ve headed

Sep 28, 2023 : Courtney Branson
Showers and Ice Cream in Connecticut

Showers and Ice Cream in Connecticut

Day 139: 3,240 ft ascent, 16.9 miles After all of the good luck we had been having with deli-blazing the past few weeks, I was on the lookout for

Sep 16, 2023 : Courtney Branson
Nothing Stops New York Mosquitos

Nothing Stops New York Mosquitos

The theme of New York was mosquitos. They. Were. Everywhere. Nothing stopped them. We wore bug nets, reapplied insect treatment to our clothes, wore

Sep 12, 2023 : Courtney Branson