Danielle Kolker

I'm a multi-instrumentalist musician, cyclist, runner, and professional dogwalker from Brooklyn, NY! Check out my work on alto sax in Funkrust Brass Band. I'm thru hiking the Long Trail in summer 2024.

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Grateful for high peaks and cold water

Grateful for high peaks and cold water

Day 9 I woke up early, wanting to get a head start on the day. Today we were going to summit Killington and I was so excited to bag my first 4000

Aug 1, 2024 : Danielle Kolker
Rainy days and magic

Rainy days and magic

Day 6 I woke up to rain, feeling cozy and warm in my shelter bunk. Apparently the resident porcupine had made his presence known overnight and

Jul 28, 2024 : Danielle Kolker
Heading up the trail

Heading up the trail

Day 4 I slept in a bit and was the last to leave the camp - I really enjoy my coffee and oatmeal in the morning! My hips felt stiff and my toe

Jul 23, 2024 : Danielle Kolker
First Days On Trail

First Days On Trail

Day 1 My bus was only about an hour late as it pulled into a turn around outside downtown Williamstown. I KT taped my knees, put my gaiters on, and

Jul 21, 2024 : Danielle Kolker
First Day’s Adventure to the Trail

First Day’s Adventure to the Trail

Like any good New Yorker, I'm a big fan of public transit - so when I realized I could take the subway to the bus and walk right onto the Long Trail,

Jul 18, 2024 : Danielle Kolker