Appalachian Gail

Hey! I hiked the AT Sobo last year - 2019 - and just finished up in snowy December. This year I'll be hiking the South West Coast Path (630 mile coastal route in UK, the Tour du Mont Blanc, PCT SOBO and starting the Te Araroa in NZ I'm a teacher by trade but also a writer, speaker and advocate for honesty in mental and physical health. I'm here for all your chat, sass and amusing feedback. Excited to chat with you. You can find me most active on Instagram as @appalachiangail

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Excerpt from Unlost: New AT Memoir by Gail Muller

Excerpt from Unlost: New AT Memoir by Gail Muller

Sometimes, the greatest achievements in our lives are made all the greater because of being told we'd never make it. Because of defying odds and

Sep 16, 2021 : Appalachian Gail
Nervous Novice to Hardy Hiker – Tips For Feeling Safe On Trail

Nervous Novice to Hardy Hiker – Tips For Feeling Safe On Trail

Hiking solo on the trail is common, but some people, especially women, can feel anxious about some of the situations they may face. Here're my hot tips and thoughts on safety, having just finished the AT SOBO; my first ever thru hike.

Jan 18, 2020 : Appalachian Gail
Hope, Hiking, and the Appalachian Trail – My Intro

Hope, Hiking, and the Appalachian Trail – My Intro

Have you ever had to face what seemed like insurmountable odds in order to achieve something? Well, I'm there with you. After nearly 20 years of chronic pain I finally found a cure, and am now finally setting out to attempt my lifelong dream: a thru hike of the AT, taking my unwavering medicine of hope with me.

Mar 22, 2019 : Appalachian Gail