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Days 56 through 60 on the Appalachian Trail
Day 56 I was out of the shelter and hiking at 8 am, wanting to get in as many miles as possible before a rainy afternoon. 10 miles into my day I
There Are No Rules on the AT
I’ve recently noticed that I make rules for myself to make my hike “easier.” I would tell myself that I must get halfway through my hiking day before
Days 46 Through 50 on the Appalachian Trail
Day 46 Woods Hole hostel is an iconic spot on the AT and it was so hard to leave. I woke up unsure of what the day would bring but excited for
Days 40 through 45 on the Appalachian Trail
Day 40 I woke up early even though I was in a comfy town bed. I think my body is used to waking up with the sun so I can’t sleep in anymore. Bug and
Days 35 through 39 on the Appalachian Trail
Day 35 I spent the night at a hostel in Damascus, VA and got to sleep in. It was my second zero day since the start of my journey and I was so
I’m Getting the Hang of This!
I have now been out on trail for five weeks and can feel my confidence growing. Thru hiking is getting easier and I am able to enjoy the hiking more
Days 23 through 27 on the Appalachian Trail
Day 23 The morning after my zero I felt refreshed and antsy to get back in the woods. I had felt stressed all day during my zero because I felt like
Days 17 through 21 on the Appalachian Trail
Day 17 I took a nero in Gatlinburg (3 miles) which was my first nero of my journey. It felt so good to let myself rest, but by the afternoon I was
I hiked 200 miles of the Appalachian Trail
I have hiked 200 miles of the Appalachian Trail and it feels AMAZING! I have met so many cool people and have learned a lot both about myself and
Days 4 through 8 on the Appalachian Trail
Day 4 I felt groggy leaving Neels gap. After sleeping in a cozy cabin the night before, it was really hard to get going again. The sun came out for