Isaac Marquardt

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Summit (AT Days 117-128)

Summit (AT Days 117-128)

All through the trail people have given insight as to the challenges up ahead, as well as milestones I should be looking forward to. I've looked

Aug 28, 2025 : Isaac Marquardt
New England (AT Days 86-116)

New England (AT Days 86-116)

A flash of lightning illuminates the forest around me, shortly followed by a sharp BOOM of lightning and an increase in rain intensity. "Not sure

Jul 25, 2025 : Isaac Marquardt
Traveling “Flatlands” (AT Days 58-85)

Traveling “Flatlands” (AT Days 58-85)

"I must secretly like the taste of rocks" I mumble to myself as I almost eat it for the dozenth time thaat day, once again just barely catching

Jun 23, 2025 : Isaac Marquardt
It’s Over 900 (AT Days 35-58)

It’s Over 900 (AT Days 35-58)

The sun is just starting to dip below the horizon. It's causing the sky to begin bleeding red and orange, and there are shafts of light piercing

May 28, 2025 : Isaac Marquardt
Into Virginia (days 19-34)

Into Virginia (days 19-34)

There's been so many epic views over the past 2 weeks, and seeing each one gives the heart racing and puts a smile on my face (when I can see them at

May 5, 2025 : Isaac Marquardt
Smokies! (Days 6-18)

Smokies! (Days 6-18)

On day 6 we crossed into Tennessee, which meant everyone in the hiking group achieved the challenge of hiking Georgia in a week. Perhaps not the

Apr 17, 2025 : Isaac Marquardt
Days 1-5

Days 1-5

Amicalola Falls Hiking along the Appalachian Trail began in true form to itself - raining. It was probably the best possible start to the hike I

Apr 4, 2025 : Isaac Marquardt