Fresh Prince

Hi, I'm Fresh Prince (she/her)! In 2023, I completed an 850-mile LASH of the Appalachian Trail from Harpers Ferry to Pinkham Notch. I'm currently writing about my post-hike adventures on my personal blog at http://freshprints.blog.

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My White Mountain Emotional Rollercoaster: Part One, Moosilauke

My White Mountain Emotional Rollercoaster: Part One, Moosilauke

At the time of my arrival at the base of my first White Mountain, Mount Moosilauke, I wasn't exactly in the best of spirits. I had just hiked through

Aug 16, 2023 : Fresh Prince
Stranded at Stratton Ski Resort

Stranded at Stratton Ski Resort

On the morning of July 9, I woke up at a dispersed camping spot a couple miles south of the summit of Stratton Mountain. I soon found out that the

Aug 14, 2023 : Fresh Prince
Legendary Trail Magic at the Wiley Shelter

Legendary Trail Magic at the Wiley Shelter

On day 45 of my hike, I was getting back on trail midday after visiting a friend (who didn't have a car). I've had a good experience hitchhiking so

Jun 30, 2023 : Fresh Prince
Figuring Out How To Hike My Own Hike

Figuring Out How To Hike My Own Hike

I've had a lot of great times on trail, and somewhat unexpectedly found myself engaging in the party culture of the AT. Part of the reason I chose to

Jun 28, 2023 : Fresh Prince
An Unplanned Stop in Palmerton, PA

An Unplanned Stop in Palmerton, PA

On day 20 of my hike, I joined my friends Blink, Lotus, and Cricket at the Eckville Shelter. Some shelters on trail are close to road crossings, and

Jun 22, 2023 : Fresh Prince
Day 51 update!

Day 51 update!

It's been a while, I know. I've had a few of you ask when I'm blogging again and I'm really trying, I promise! I hope to get a few fun stories out

Jun 21, 2023 : Fresh Prince
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 : Fresh Prince
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 : Fresh Prince
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 : Fresh Prince
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 : Fresh Prince