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!
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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