Elise Romberger

AT NOBO 2023; 6/48 NH 4000'. I've been dreaming about an AT thru-hike since the pandemic. Now, in between jobs, I finally have the time. When not on trail, I am an attorney, tabletop dungeon master, SCUBA diver, home cook, wife, and pet mom. Subscribe to my articles to follow along, or follow me on Instagram: @eliseisontheAT.

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Lessons from Georgia

Lessons from Georgia

Even before I set foot on the Approach Trail at Amicalola Falls, starting my journey north to Maine, I knew I would be in for an adventure. I knew I

Apr 8, 2023 : Elise Romberger
Gear! Gear! Gear!

Gear! Gear! Gear!

With mere days before my Appalachian Trail thru-hike begins, I submit: my starting gear list.* Dog not included. *Subject to many last-minute

Mar 16, 2023 : Elise Romberger
FAQs: Who, What, How, Why?

FAQs: Who, What, How, Why?

Since completing my first solo backpacking trip and announcing to my family and friends that I'm embarking on an Appalachian Trail thru-hike in 2023,

Feb 1, 2023 : Elise Romberger
Conquering My First Solo Overnight

Conquering My First Solo Overnight

After deciding that I am, in fact, going to thru-hike the AT in 2023 (more on that coming soon), I realized that I would be doing it alone. Sure, I

Nov 9, 2022 : Elise Romberger