Katie Polemis

On the trail I'm known as Lobo. I thru-hiked the AT in 2013, and I'm always up for new adventures!

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Not All Who Wander Are Lost

Not All Who Wander Are Lost

The minute I found out my mom was sick, my life officially went on hold. The last several months were a difficult time that I am grateful to have

Jun 4, 2015 : Katie Polemis
Geological Gems: Hiking the Midwest

Geological Gems: Hiking the Midwest

Midwesterners often flock to more mountainous or coastal regions in search of the ultimate hiking terrain. Although it’s described as “flat” we have

Jan 3, 2015 : Katie Polemis
Trail Fails: From Zero to 2,185

Trail Fails: From Zero to 2,185

One of the most common questions I was asked before and during my thru-hike was, “What made you decide to hike the Appalachian Trail?” And just as

Nov 6, 2014 : Katie Polemis
7 Things You’ll Miss After Hiking the Appalachian Trail

7 Things You’ll Miss After Hiking the Appalachian Trail

The one-year anniversary of completing my Appalachian Trail thru-hike is quickly approaching, so it feels like an appropriate time to reflect on what

Oct 2, 2014 : Katie Polemis
A Jaunt Through the Rainforest: Exploring Grenada’s Grand Etang National Park

A Jaunt Through the Rainforest: Exploring Grenada’s Grand Etang National Park

Recently, my husband and I visited Grenada for our honeymoon. There were plenty of days spent on the beach, obviously, but you know we had to get a

Sep 11, 2014 : Katie Polemis
How to Be a (Trail) Magician

How to Be a (Trail) Magician

You may already be familiar with trail magic. For those who aren’t, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy defines it as “an unexpected act of kindness”

Aug 7, 2014 : Katie Polemis
Scent of a Day Hiker

Scent of a Day Hiker

It is no secret that thru-hikers smell bad. After living in the woods for some time, and especially once the warmer seasons arrive, we are all ripe.

Jul 3, 2014 : Katie Polemis