Kayla Carter

I'm an Appalachian Trail thru hiker from class 2014! The Appalachian Trail lead me on to a new life path and gave me the skills to navigate through it. I serve on the inaugural Appalachian Trail Conservancy's Next Generation Advisory Council. I'm also a volunteer trail maintainer with the Tennessee Eastman Hiking Club. I am very thankful for the opportunity to contribute to Appalachian Trials. Feel free to contact me about anything via email — [email protected].

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May Thru August = 1,000 miles

May Thru August = 1,000 miles

Update at last: Currently in New Hampshire and Botany (Noah) and I, now being called "Blossom," were literally blown away by Northern Appalachia

Aug 28, 2014 : Kayla Carter
Enota to Virginia – A Quarter Complete

Enota to Virginia – A Quarter Complete

Even though each step up every mountain between Hiawassee, GA, and Marion, VA felt like it took forever, in retrospect it all happened so fast. I

May 28, 2014 : Kayla Carter
Springer to Enota – Trail Names and Triumphs

Springer to Enota – Trail Names and Triumphs

In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks. -- John Muir From preparations to participation, the Appalachian Trail has tested

Apr 16, 2014 : Kayla Carter
Kayla’s Appalachian Trail Gear List

Kayla’s Appalachian Trail Gear List

This is a comprehensive list of gear that I am currently carrying with me on the Appalachian Trail. I am reassessing a few of my choices though.

Apr 15, 2014 : Kayla Carter
AT Class 2014 – Bringing Up The Rear

AT Class 2014 – Bringing Up The Rear

No, I'm not talking about butts. I'm talking about beginning a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail on April 5, which seems late compared to all of

Mar 31, 2014 : Kayla Carter