Girl 25, (Spirit) backpacker - 28 countries, usually broke, retired basketball player, pretty lost. SOBO attempt July 1st. Hiking the trail is probably easier than the decision to get a job. Be part of my Maine to Georgia struggles and triumphs!
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New York – A Walk in Central Park
New York (Aug. 22 - 27) 90 miles, six days Civilization everywhere! I felt like a tourist, not just walking from Maine to Georgia, but walking
Connecticut: Short and Sweet
Connecticut (Aug. 20 - 22) Three days, 52 miles I had a bug stuck in my eyeball for half of Connecticut, so for that I am thankful it was not a
Massachusetts – My State of Luxury
Massachusetts (Aug. 13-20) Eight days, 90 miles After doing so many miles in Vermont, I really slacked off. The people there were wonderful
Vermont: It’s Not All Downhill from Here
Vermont (Aug. 4-12) Nine days, 150 miles Vermont, also referred to as Vermud, is an extremely accurate nickname. I was in denial at first,
New Hampshire, in All Its Glory
My last post was quite some time ago, but I've been busy walking, and walking, and walking some more. I'm currently sitting at mile 669, but before I
Welcome to My Daily Life as a Thru-Hiker
Today is day 35. It's been a long, hard journey of figuring out the hiker life and all that it entails. Four showers, three loads of laundry, and an
Hello and Goodbye, Maine; My State of Firsts
I basically knew nothing about Maine other than that's where I'd begin the journey. In a fleeting thought just before I started, a quitter is what I
Monson Provides, and a Shakedown Eases the Load
While I loved the beginning and the 100 miles of wilderness, it was nice to finally reach a town. Monson is the first town you come across for us
Katahdin and the 100-Mile Wilderness
Having completed Katahdin and the 100-Mile Wilderness, I've realized mirrors are far crueler than front-facing cameras. Over the past seven days I
My Most Valuable Possessions for the Trail
In case anyone's interested, here's what I'm attempting to start off with: Shelter: REI Quarter Dome 1 Pack: MEC Spirit 40, as well as an