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Eddy "Late Start" Li

Hey, I'm Eddy, also known as "Late Start"! I'm currently planning to hike the Appalachian Trail NOBO in mid-March of 2025. I only recently got into backpacking in April of 2024, but after listening to one podcast episode about the AT and seeing my first white blazes at the Liberty Springs tentsite, I've been HOOKED. I'm still not sure I've thought through the whole process yet, but screw it, AT here we come! I’m attempting to blog daily. If you have any concerns, or would like something rescinded, please reach out to [email protected].

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Somebody That I Used To Know

Somebody That I Used To Know

For the first time in a while, I slept soundly! The night temperatures finally rose to about 48 last night, and so while I got in late, I actually

Jun 15, 2025 : Eddy "Late Start" Li
party 4 u

party 4 u

Another chilly night, especially for the middle of May. Still, the fire from last night, the other bodies in the shelter, and me using my tent as a

Jun 14, 2025 : Eddy "Late Start" Li
A Crowded Room…

A Crowded Room…

It got cold last night… and I know tomorrow’s just going to be colder. I honestly don’t know if it’s just user error with a 1000FP horizontal

Jun 13, 2025 : Eddy "Late Start" Li
So It Goes, I’m Yours to Keep and I’m Yours to Lose

So It Goes, I’m Yours to Keep and I’m Yours to Lose

Ya know, today almost started out perfectly. I woke up naturally around 7:30, which is the latest I’d normally accept getting up nowadays in the

Jun 12, 2025 : Eddy "Late Start" Li
Tomorrow’s Gonna Come Too Soon…

Tomorrow’s Gonna Come Too Soon…

I’m starting to remember that I’m actually still quite a fan of camping and hiking alone. While I definitely enjoy the companionship of hiking

Jun 11, 2025 : Eddy "Late Start" Li
Push It To the Limit

Push It To the Limit

Whelp, after months of warning people, it finally happened. My habit of sleep talking finally reared its ugly head, and Marbles was the victim of

Jun 9, 2025 : Eddy "Late Start" Li
You’re a Good Good Father…

You’re a Good Good Father…

(double upload in one day! trying to get my backlog to be shorter…) For the first time in a while, I felt great waking up. My ringing headache

Jun 8, 2025 : Eddy "Late Start" Li
On the Road Again

On the Road Again

I should’ve treated myself after trail days. No alarm, full eye mask, something. I simply haven’t slept enough in four days and it all hit when my

Jun 8, 2025 : Eddy "Late Start" Li
Change Is Everything

Change Is Everything

Whelp, I thought last night would lead to another great night of sleep. But nope. A combination of condensation… and an older couple… enjoying their

Jun 4, 2025 : Eddy "Late Start" Li
There’s a Hero

There’s a Hero

Well, with last night came a big surprise, in the form of a literal tornado. I don't meant to be a shill, but I definitely will here, the

Jun 3, 2025 : Eddy "Late Start" Li