Hi, I’m Kayla and I'll be attempting my first long-distance thru-hike southbound on the Appalachian Trail in 2025! I am a recent college graduate with a biomedical engineering degree and will be setting out on trail ASAP after my graduation. When I'm not hiking or obsessing over my gear, I love cooking good food, avoiding homework, and convincing my friends and family to do questionable outdoor activities with me. I’m excited to hit the trail, immerse myself in the hiker lifestyle, and share the journey (struggle?) with y’all! This will be fun…