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Jared Zornitzer

I just graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and am thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2025! I decided to thru-hike the AT in 11th grade and have been planning this for seven years. I did my time in school and now have my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering from one of the most rigorous technical universities in the country. I am stoked to spend five months of my life outdoors traversing the Appalachian mountains this year! Follow me on Instagram @themountainengineer

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My gear list!

My gear list!

A complete list of all the gear, clothing, supplies and food that I’m bringing with me to start my thru hike!

Mar 12, 2025 : Jared Zornitzer
Go One More

Go One More

How Bare Performance Nutrition's slogan "Go One More" has had a profound impact on my life and can on yours too.

Jan 20, 2025 : Jared Zornitzer
How I am training to hike the Appalachian Trail.

How I am training to hike the Appalachian Trail.

From learning through running injuries to some of my favorite hikes and backpacking trips, this is an overview of how I am training for the Appalachian Trail.

Nov 29, 2024 : Jared Zornitzer
Jobs are calling. I will not go.

Jobs are calling. I will not go.

Next month, I will graduate with my Master's in Mechanical Engineering. Companies want me to start working for them in January. Instead, I am thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail.

Nov 11, 2024 : Jared Zornitzer