Deesha Shah

Hi, I'm Deesha! I'm thru-hiking the AT NOBO. I enjoy solving NYT Crosswords, watching soccer, and grabbing drinks with friends. How will these hobbies translate to success on the trail? We're going to find out together! Insta: @deeshastrailgram

Posts

Trail Daze

Trail Daze

This post was hard to write. I’m currently sitting outside the public library in Damascus, VA, where the annual festival Trail Days takes place. And

May 21, 2023 : Deesha Shah
Failure to Hike

Failure to Hike

Hello! I was told that I don’t have enough pictures in my blog so here’s an image of a stuffed pineapple they serve at the Mexican restaurant next

May 8, 2023 : Deesha Shah
Deesha’s Bunion

Deesha’s Bunion

When I decided to hike the AT, I thought it would be freeing to opt out of societal beauty standards for a bit. Maybe at some point it will be, but

Apr 27, 2023 : Deesha Shah
NOC NOC

NOC NOC

Last week, I asked my friends to come up with a trail name for me. What they came up with: Hairy Toes, Spaghetti Toes (that’s the last time I let

Apr 22, 2023 : Deesha Shah
Start

Start

Hello! I’ve been hiking for 4 days, including the approach trail. I got off around noon today at Woody Gap (mile 20.5) to stay in Dahlonega with my

Mar 31, 2023 : Deesha Shah
She’s So Preppy

She’s So Preppy

Hi everyone! I'm starting my hike at Springer Mountain next week. I'm definitely nervous; hiking around melty & muddy Bear Mountain has affirmed

Mar 22, 2023 : Deesha Shah
Girl Thinks Hiking Will Solve All Her Problems

Girl Thinks Hiking Will Solve All Her Problems

Hi! Welcome to my Appalachian Trail blog! Who My name is Deesha. I'm 23 years old. I grew up in Westchester, NY, went to the University of

Feb 14, 2023 : Deesha Shah