Dori

Hi! My name is Jamie. I am a Doctor of Physical Therapist, following my dream and thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail! I have been an avid hiker since I was 7 years old! I also play ice hockey and soccer and am just generally pretty active. I am a bit of a jack-of-all-trades with a background in art and education and I love being inspired by the outdoors! I look forward to meeting everyone this year on the trail. Happy hiking everyone!

Posts

Week 5 – Rangeley to Gorham

Week 5 – Rangeley to Gorham

In this week's journey, WE GET TO LEAVE MAINE!  Maine has been beautiful, very challenging, and fun but we are happy to push into another state!

Sep 6, 2016 : Dori
Week 4 – Stratton to Rangeley

Week 4 – Stratton to Rangeley

Heat exhaustion is starting to resolve, feet are doing great, and the weather adds the third challenge! Day 22 (7:36am - 11:30am and 4:30pm-6:30pm,

Aug 26, 2016 : Dori
Week 3 – Caratunk to Stratton

Week 3 – Caratunk to Stratton

Feet are healing,  the terrain is getting better, things are starting to look up . . . Or are they? Day 15 (9am - 2:30pm, 6.9 miles) Was awoken by

Aug 15, 2016 : Dori
Week 2 – 100 Mile Wilderness, Monson, and off to Caratunk

Week 2 – 100 Mile Wilderness, Monson, and off to Caratunk

Our adventures have begun and my feet are feeling a new definition of pain!  Maine has certainly proven itself as a force to be reckoned with!  Let

Aug 10, 2016 : Dori
Week 1:  Katahdin – 100 Mile Wilderness, MAINE

Week 1: Katahdin – 100 Mile Wilderness, MAINE

So it has been a while since I have posted.  Why is that?  Well, we have been traversing the 100 mile wilderness and Mount Katahdin in Maine!  So how

Aug 2, 2016 : Dori
Preparing for Trail – Part 4: Training

Preparing for Trail – Part 4: Training

This is the last post before I start my adventure! Read about what we are doing to physically prepare for our trip!

Jun 24, 2016 : Dori
Taking a Moment To Celebrate – On to Part 3

Taking a Moment To Celebrate – On to Part 3

Taking a moment to celebrate a hard earned degree, stumbling and facing my challenges, and digging my way through many piles of equipment to organize and share with you. This to come in this months edition of Jamie's Adventures!

May 24, 2016 : Dori
Preparing for the Trail – Part 2:  Let the Dehydration Bonanza Begin!

Preparing for the Trail – Part 2: Let the Dehydration Bonanza Begin!

What does watermelon candy, mush, and Excalibur all have in common? They all have something to do with dehydrating! Read about my adventures with dehydrating different foods and what I plan to bring with me on my 2,200 mile adventure!

May 4, 2016 : Dori
Preparing for the Trail – Part 1

Preparing for the Trail – Part 1

So you want to hike the AT? Where do you start? How did I start? What were the questions I had? Who is this infamous Jessica Skorich? This if the first post of several that will be discussing my preparation for one of the most important experiences of my life - becoming a southbound thru hiker!

Mar 31, 2016 : Dori
Recipe: Making a Dream

Recipe: Making a Dream

How did the dream begin? This blog will provide you my recipe for making a dream - complete with videos, pictures, and beginning adventures.

Feb 27, 2016 : Dori