Hillary Rodgers

Hi, I'm Hillary (she/her)! I'm embarking on my first long-distance hike in 2023. I am doing a flip-flop hike of the Appalachian Trail starting NOBO from Harpers Ferry.

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Quick update!

Quick update!

Hey y'all! It's been a while! I wanted to provide a super quick update before I try to get back on track with blogging. I'm going to try weekly

May 28, 2023 : Hillary Rodgers
Day 6, Part Two: Why Am I REALLY Doing This?

Day 6, Part Two: Why Am I REALLY Doing This?

I arrived at my destination for the night, the Tumbling Run shelters, at 1:30 pm. I set my stuff up in one of the shelters before realizing I had set

May 14, 2023 : Hillary Rodgers
Day 6, Part One: Why Am I Doing This?

Day 6, Part One: Why Am I Doing This?

After my road walk the previous day, I came to my senses and booked a shuttle to take me to the trail this morning at 8 am. I enjoyed an all you can

May 13, 2023 : Hillary Rodgers
Day 5: My First Trail Magic, and Back to Civilization

Day 5: My First Trail Magic, and Back to Civilization

Today I got up at 6:45, and the shelter was empty by 7:15. As I went about my morning, I saw Greygoose, and she asked how it was in the shelter last

May 12, 2023 : Hillary Rodgers
Day 4: A Preternatural Light

Day 4: A Preternatural Light

I woke in the night to my tent shaking. It seemed like the ground was shaking. A bright light shone against my tarp, casting eerie shadows from the

May 11, 2023 : Hillary Rodgers
Day 3: I Got Lost and Faced a Bear Situation

Day 3: I Got Lost and Faced a Bear Situation

I got lost for the first time since setting out two days prior, and had to make a decision after learning about a problem bear in the area.

May 10, 2023 : Hillary Rodgers
Day 2: One Squall, Two Squall, Three Squall, Four

Day 2: One Squall, Two Squall, Three Squall, Four

During my first full day of hiking, progress was slow as I insisted on examining every plant I encountered on the trail.

May 9, 2023 : Hillary Rodgers
Day 1, Part 2: I’m Surrounded by Badasses

Day 1, Part 2: I’m Surrounded by Badasses

Throughout my first day on trail, fellow hikers shared their wisdom and perspectives, making me feel warmly welcomed.

May 8, 2023 : Hillary Rodgers
Day 1, Part 1: An Unexpected Delay

Day 1, Part 1: An Unexpected Delay

With the ATC closed for the morning, I spent some time in town before hitting the trail to start my hike.

May 8, 2023 : Hillary Rodgers
Day 0: Four Trains to Harpers Ferry

Day 0: Four Trains to Harpers Ferry

Everyone keeps asking me if I'm super jazzed about my hike, but to be honest, I haven't had much space to think about it. I am exhausted from all of

May 7, 2023 : Hillary Rodgers