Emily Holzhauer

My name is Emily and I’m from the middle of nowhere Illinois. In December 2015 I will graduate with my bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Southern Illinois University. Much to my mother’s dismay, I will be setting out to thru- hike NOBO March 2016.

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2016 NOBO Wrap-Up

2016 NOBO Wrap-Up

Name: Eva Raimondi Trail Name: Statler Age: 25 Start Date: February 25 Finish Date: August 4 Favorite Section of Trail: Vermont! The people

Aug 12, 2016 : Emily Holzhauer
A Piece of Toast Hiked the Entire AT

A Piece of Toast Hiked the Entire AT

 I'm above the clouds. But this time I'm not on Mount Washington.Views from Mt. WashingtonI'm sitting on an airplane waiting to

Jul 31, 2016 : Emily Holzhauer
To My Unexpected Hiking Partners

To My Unexpected Hiking Partners

I set out from Neel Gap February 29th after my initial 3 day stent on the trail earlier that month. I wanted to hike the Appalachian trail by myself.

Jul 23, 2016 : Emily Holzhauer
Have You Kissed a Blaze Lately?

Have You Kissed a Blaze Lately?

 246 miles until the big finish. It's hard to put into words what I've been feeling lately.I want to be done, but I don't want to be

Jul 14, 2016 : Emily Holzhauer
Not Originally as Intended

Not Originally as Intended

 I remember in pharmacology class my professor telling us about Viagra. That the drug was originally intended to be used for blood pressure

Jun 14, 2016 : Emily Holzhauer
3 Months, 91 Days, 2,184 Hours

3 Months, 91 Days, 2,184 Hours

The 29th was my 3 month anniversary of being on the Appalachian Trail. That day I walked 0.3 miles with Wonka to cross the PA/NJ

May 31, 2016 : Emily Holzhauer
Toast’s Trail Thoughts

Toast’s Trail Thoughts

I'm in Pine Grove Pennsylvania at a packed McDonald's. I'm the youngest person here. The restaurant was recently renovated to look more futuristic. I

May 15, 2016 : Emily Holzhauer
It’s Who You Meet Along the Way…

It’s Who You Meet Along the Way…

One of the best parts of the thru hiking the Appalachian Trail is meeting all of the other hikers.Here are a few of the people I've been hiking

May 10, 2016 : Emily Holzhauer
Gatlinburg to McAfee Knob: The Toast Cronicles

Gatlinburg to McAfee Knob: The Toast Cronicles

The cats out of the bag... I'm terrible at journaling and keeping up with my blog. It's been over a month since my last post and literally

Apr 20, 2016 : Emily Holzhauer
Well, I’m Toast

Well, I’m Toast

"I'll be there someday, I can go the distance I will find my way if I can be strong I know every mile, will be worth my while When I go the

Mar 16, 2016 : Emily Holzhauer