Dema T

Hi, my name is Dema - rhymes with… FEMA? Eh, that may still be ambiguous, let’s try it again phonetically. Hi, my name is “Dee-muh”, and I instantly forget everything interesting and unique about myself when asked to write a bio or introduction of any kind. I am 29 years old, and I am attempting a 2024 thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, northbound from Georgia to Maine. Much to my family’s discomfort, I decided an excellent way to celebrate the end of my 20s and start of my 30s was by sleeping on a pad of air in a fabric box in the woods for 6 months. So here we are... sleeping on a pad of air... in a fabric box... in the woods... FOR 6 MONTHS. I am excited to share this adventure with you. Thanks for reading!

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Please Refer to Me by My Tramily Name

Please Refer to Me by My Tramily Name

Officially hiker trash - I've got a trail name!

Apr 26, 2024 : Dema T
Please Explain Why I Still Know the Words to “The Climb”

Please Explain Why I Still Know the Words to “The Climb”

There's always going to be another mountain. 🏔 I'm always going to want to make it move. 🎼

Apr 19, 2024 : Dema T
Another Trail First? Yes, Please!

Another Trail First? Yes, Please!

The first of many firsts! (Is "first" even a real word anymore...?). Anyways, lots of trail firsts!

Apr 13, 2024 : Dema T
Dear Trail Gods, Can I Please Have My Trail Legs Now??

Dear Trail Gods, Can I Please Have My Trail Legs Now??

If it doesn't happen soon, my knees may quit first!

Apr 8, 2024 : Dema T
Please Wish Me Luck!

Please Wish Me Luck!

Yes, my stuffed octopus, Sheldon, is a luxury item. Fight me. (Please don't.)

Apr 2, 2024 : Dema T
Please Don’t Let Me Eat the Same Dehydrated Meal for Months

Please Don’t Let Me Eat the Same Dehydrated Meal for Months

Excuse me, I hate to be a bother, but this food is a bit dry…

Mar 9, 2024 : Dema T
Ask Me About my Spreadsheet… Please.

Ask Me About my Spreadsheet… Please.

If there is nothing that gets your blood pumping quite like a solid planning spreadsheet, this post is for you.

Feb 11, 2024 : Dema T
The “People-Pleaser to Thru-Hiker” Pipeline

The “People-Pleaser to Thru-Hiker” Pipeline

How does a chronic people-pleaser end up finding herself leaving her job to go live in the woods for 6 months? You know, I am wondering that as well.

Jan 21, 2024 : Dema T