Kayla Bold

My name is Kayla, I am 25 years young and I’m thru-hiking the AT in 2020. I've suffered from depression since I was in middle school. Writing and the great outdoors have become the best ways for me to feel better and get some relief. I have 2 German Shepherd dogs, Willow and Kenai (Kenai is actually my parents but I call him mine sometimes). I work as a hostess and food runner at a restaurant. I love chocolate ice cream and thin mints (I keep a couple boxes in my freezer to snack on throughout the year, don't judge).

Posts

Postponing a Dream: How Long Will This Zero Last?

Postponing a Dream: How Long Will This Zero Last?

I started my thru-hike on March 5. I have been waiting for this day for a year and was ready to hit the ground running. Little did I know that a

Mar 24, 2020 : Kayla Bold
Reflections from My First Week on the AT

Reflections from My First Week on the AT

I’ve been on the Appalachian Trail for a week now and I’ve learned a lot in this short time. Let me break it down for you. The Trail Is Hard I knew

Mar 15, 2020 : Kayla Bold
Ten Days Left but Why Am I So Overwhelmed?

Ten Days Left but Why Am I So Overwhelmed?

It’s the middle of the night and my mind is racing. I leave for the trail in ten days. There is so much going on. I picked up extra shifts last week

Feb 23, 2020 : Kayla Bold
My “Experience Wish List” For My AT Thru-Hike Attempt

My “Experience Wish List” For My AT Thru-Hike Attempt

We all have things we want to experience when it comes to new adventures. This is my biggest adventure and I want big experiences. Some of these are

Feb 12, 2020 : Kayla Bold
My Preparation as a Newbie Backpacker

My Preparation as a Newbie Backpacker

When I decided in April 2019  to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail, I didn’t realize how much work goes into preparing for your first thru-hike. I

Jan 22, 2020 : Kayla Bold
“You’re Going to do What?!” Responses Everyone Says to a Potential Thru-Hiker

“You’re Going to do What?!” Responses Everyone Says to a Potential Thru-Hiker

When I tell people that I’m going to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail, I get a mountain of questions. Some are basic questions because they don’t know

Jan 10, 2020 : Kayla Bold
The Bumpy Road That Led Me to Thru-Hike the AT

The Bumpy Road That Led Me to Thru-Hike the AT

Who Is Kayla? Hey! My name is Kayla, I am 25 years old and I just graduated from Austin Community College with an associate's degree in business

Jan 5, 2020 : Kayla Bold