Katie Milesky

25 years old, Ohioan, Registered Dietitian, Yellowstone NP Guide, working on a thru-hike of the AT!

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There’s No Right Way to Hike the AT

There’s No Right Way to Hike the AT

Hi friends! It’s been a while, hasn’t it? It’s actually been even longer, because I wrote most of this post nearly two weeks ago when I was just

Aug 15, 2023 : Katie Milesky
Why I Went Home and Why I’m Back on Trail

Why I Went Home and Why I’m Back on Trail

Dear Internet Diary, I’m on my way back to the AT. Did you know I left? Of course not, I never told you. Anyway, here’s the gist of what’s been

Jun 8, 2023 : Katie Milesky
Things Are Not Going Well

Things Are Not Going Well

…but i’m still having fun. I’m trying my best to embrace the suck. Sometimes that means crying and hiking at the same time. That’s AT life,

May 17, 2023 : Katie Milesky
My Pillow Caught on Fire

My Pillow Caught on Fire

I wrote out an update as I left Gatlinburg last week, but totally forgot to actually post it when I had service, so this post is going to start with

Apr 28, 2023 : Katie Milesky
Whose Bear Line is it Anyway?

Whose Bear Line is it Anyway?

Another week of walking (and other shenanigans). I’m not committed to blogging weekly, though that’s what i’ve done so far. I’ll pretty much just

Apr 8, 2023 : Katie Milesky
Our Gear-ly Departed: AT Update #2

Our Gear-ly Departed: AT Update #2

Hi friends, it’s me, your favorite thru-hiker and personal idol, Katie aka Voodoo Princess!! I officially hit 50 miles on trail yesterday! 8 days of

Mar 30, 2023 : Katie Milesky
An AT Update: Week 1

An AT Update: Week 1

My first week on trail has been simultaneously exactly as I expected it to be while also being nothing at all like I expected it to be. I expected

Mar 25, 2023 : Katie Milesky
A former Graduate Student’s Athlete Nutrition Portfolio: AT Thru Hiker Edition

A former Graduate Student’s Athlete Nutrition Portfolio: AT Thru Hiker Edition

Hi friends! I introduced myself (and my frog hat) yesterday but I wanted to share something really quick before my mom drops me off at the

Mar 19, 2023 : Katie Milesky
Introducing Frog Hat

Introducing Frog Hat

I don’t have any significant personal reason for wanting to attempt a thru-hike of the AT. I’m not out here expecting some kind of spiritual

Mar 19, 2023 : Katie Milesky