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

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In Yo House

In Yo House

I am writing this blog post from my laptop, which had lain dormant for 4 months in my parent's house in the New York suburbs. Yes, I walked home.

Aug 7, 2023 : Deesha Shah
“Keep going or keep going, they both keep going”

“Keep going or keep going, they both keep going”

Hello again! How are you? I am well thank you very much for asking. I am finally out of the godforsaken state that is Virginia. 2 things to keep in

Jul 10, 2023 : Deesha Shah
I’m Still Hiking

I’m Still Hiking

Hello! I know I haven’t posted in a while, and there’s a simple explanation for this: I got bit by a bug. The lazy bug. As such, I’ve decided to

Jun 16, 2023 : Deesha Shah
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.

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
Crossing Some Mountains

Crossing Some Mountains

Every shelter has a composition notebook in a pneumatic tube for you to write a little blurb. I love this concept but I never come up with anything

Apr 11, 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