To-Go

My name is Elayna, trail name "To-Go", and in 2025 I thruhiked the AT.

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What to Do After a Thru-Hike

What to Do After a Thru-Hike

Okay, so Post Trail Depression is real. It's November, I'm in Seattle, the Dark is closing in, I have to drive at least an hour to get to somewhere

Nov 27, 2025 : To-Go
AT Gear Reflections

AT Gear Reflections

It is unfortunately cold and wet and getting snowier in the mountains where I'm living now, and it feels like with the darkness closing in,

Nov 22, 2025 : To-Go
Leaving the Trail

Leaving the Trail

I am a thru hiker My name is To-Go I'm heading North I'm going to Katahdin I'm just passing through I've

Sep 25, 2025 : To-Go
My Top Moments on the AT

My Top Moments on the AT

My first night on trail, having dinner with fellow Thruhikers and being proud of my hammock setup. Solo sunrise hiking Blood

Sep 21, 2025 : To-Go
Credits

Credits

A huge thank you and credit due to the incredible hostels, trail angels, friends, family of friends, strangers, and readers of the blog. If you

Sep 19, 2025 : To-Go
Day 187 – Katahdin

Day 187 – Katahdin

We did it. It was definitely emotional for me to come up and touch the sign. I could hardly believe it was over. I

Sep 16, 2025 : To-Go
Remember: You’re on Vacation

Remember: You’re on Vacation

After about 2170 miles on the Appalachian Trail, somewhere in the 100 mile wilderness, the Appalachian mountains start to dwindle. The trail

Sep 11, 2025 : To-Go
Saying Goodbye

Saying Goodbye

I'm in Monson, Maine with Pony and Mountain Dew, my constant companions for over a month, and my final tramily through the Whites and Maine. We

Sep 7, 2025 : To-Go
Welcome to Maine, the ATC is Trying to Kill You

Welcome to Maine, the ATC is Trying to Kill You

Unfortunately, Maine is not flat. (Please read this opinion piece with a hint of sarcasm throughout. This is written by a worn out thruhiker who is

Aug 28, 2025 : To-Go
More Thoughts on the Spiritual

More Thoughts on the Spiritual

Perhaps a part of the spiritual aspect of the trail is a renewed awareness of time. The leaves on the trees are just starting to turn (which

Aug 26, 2025 : To-Go