Myrt, a Yoga Sister

My sister, Walkie, and I were raised on the Beatles and baseball by New Yorkers in the South. We are section-hiking the Appalachian Trail and excited to share our hike with you. Thank you, Trail!

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Dick’s Ceek to Plum Orchard Shelter

Dick’s Ceek to Plum Orchard Shelter

Day 2: Miles Hiked Today: 4.7 New Hiker Status: Has a temporary trail name...Lil' Pink D Walkie, Lil' Pink D, and I were dropped off by Green

Jun 1, 2024 : Myrt, a Yoga Sister
Green Dragon Hostel

Green Dragon Hostel

          Miles hiked: none yet  Current residence: Green Dragon Hostel It's the most popular hostel in

May 28, 2024 : Myrt, a Yoga Sister
Setting Out Tomorrow

Setting Out Tomorrow

Setting out tomorrow...

May 24, 2024 : Myrt, a Yoga Sister
Food Storage for 8 Days: Bear Bag vs. Bear Canister

Food Storage for 8 Days: Bear Bag vs. Bear Canister

Y'all, I really wanted an Ursack bear sack over a bear cannister, and until the very last moment, I thought that was the way I'd go.

May 19, 2024 : Myrt, a Yoga Sister
Part Two: Walkie’s Favorite Things About Hiking the A.T.

Part Two: Walkie’s Favorite Things About Hiking the A.T.

Walkie here again! Wow! A repeat guest on Myrt’s blog. I feel so honored. I’m here to share my favorite things about the trail. I do have similar ones to Myrt like “Shelters” and “Tent Time”, but I decided to show & tell a few additions.

May 9, 2024 : Myrt, a Yoga Sister
Bear Poop, Shelters, and Mountain Laurel: My Favorite Things About Hiking the A.T.

Bear Poop, Shelters, and Mountain Laurel: My Favorite Things About Hiking the A.T.

Three (3) Weeks Out Total Miles Hiked (2 previous sections) | 76.4 Miles Remaining A.T. | 2,113.6 Miles of Upcoming Section | 30 or so Three

May 5, 2024 : Myrt, a Yoga Sister
Return to Dick’s Creek: New Gear, New Hiker, New State

Return to Dick’s Creek: New Gear, New Hiker, New State

We're heading back out soon. Making calculated gear changes and weighing new items.And adding a new member to our hiking team for our May 2024

Apr 19, 2024 : Myrt, a Yoga Sister
Five Tips for Backpacking the A.T. in Georgia

Five Tips for Backpacking the A.T. in Georgia

Planning your A.T. adventure for Georgia? If it’s April, pack for winter. If it’s September, pack for spring. I don’t make the rules.

Oct 7, 2023 : Myrt, a Yoga Sister
Rescued by a Green Dragon

Rescued by a Green Dragon

Blue Mountain is an over-eager aerobics instructor in blue leg warmers; cheering you on saying “you got this!” When you clearly don’t.

Oct 5, 2023 : Myrt, a Yoga Sister
April vs. September on the A.T. in Georgia

April vs. September on the A.T. in Georgia

No one will see your shiny hiney when you use nature's prickly bathroom off the trail.

Oct 2, 2023 : Myrt, a Yoga Sister