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First “Zero Day” on the Appalachian Trail
Week 4 Update Out With the Old, In With the Cold Two hundred and fifty miles in, and I was still bewildered by trail life. Every day to that point
Smoky Mountain Madness
There were only a handful of miles left between me and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Jose and I had pushed to a shelter about 5 miles
Girl Power on the AT
Week 2 Finally, I have hit North Carolina. The pain in my foot was jarring. Every step of those last 2 miles in Georgia was agonizing. As my
Georgia Mud Pies
Week 1 on the AT The drive to Georgia was one of those things that feels fictitious, like the moments just outside of a dream. We arrived two days
5 Ways I Plan to Keep my Relationship Strong During my Thru Hike
Starting a thru hike is a massive undertaking. This is something I’ve been planning for almost an entire year. Amidst the numerous excel spreadsheets
Introducing my Upcoming Appalachian Trail Thru Hike
Hello everyone, my name is Jess! Soon, I will start my journey northbound on the Appalachian Trail. I figured I should give an overview of myself and