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Making my dream come true!
Hiking through my home state of New Jersey made me remember that I am realizing a dream that I’ve had for a long time. In years past, I hiked these mountains dreaming about linking them all together on a complete thru hike. And now I am here doing it! I also spent Father’s Day weekend at home with family, eating lots of food and giving my body rest.
Into the North
This fun section featured lots of trail magic, visits from friends, and navigating the rocks of PA!
My Mid-Journey Reflections
Read about my biggest takeaways from my Appalachian Trail thru hike so far!
Out of Virginia
I’m out of Virginia! This section was mentally the most challenging at the start; as I returned to the trail and dealt with my worst weather of the entire hike. I persevered through, and am so glad that I am still pushing northward. I hiked through Shenandoah National Park for over 100 miles, and arrived into the (almost) halfway town of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia!
Mind Over Matter
I reached a breaking point this week. I got sick and had to be evacuated from the AT. Read about how I am bouncing back in this post.
Hiking the Virginia Triple Crown
Read about me making a new tramily, and hiking through the Virginia Triple Crown in this post!
Cruising through Virginia
Read more about stunning Virginia farmlands and consistently hiking longer days in this post!
Have fun with it!
Erwin to Damascus was my favorite section of trail! I got so many different flavors of the trail: climbing snow-covered peaks, watching a full solar cycle on a bald in the Roan Highlands, and camping on the shore of a lake, to name a few.
Mountains as a place for healing
In this section I had some of the best views and trail magic of my hike so far, and made progress towards overcoming a personal challenge.
Becoming Kenai
Getting my trail name, cowboy camping, a special moment at the highest point on the AT and more!