Kelly Hodgkins

Jambo!Jambo! I tried to hike the Appalachian Trail in 2020 but was thwarted by COVID. Someday the stars will align and I will hike the AT, but until then, I am putting my sights on the John Muir Trail. I snagged a SOBO permit and will hit the trail in July 2020. When tapping away on my keyboard, you can find me skiing, running, and exploring the mountains of NH and Maine.

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JOHN MUIR Trail, here we come!

JOHN MUIR Trail, here we come!

After ditching the AT because of COVID in 2020, I've been itching to do a long hike. The time to hit the trail again has finally come. With a bit

Feb 25, 2022 : Kelly Hodgkins
New Year, New Plans for 2022

New Year, New Plans for 2022

This time last year, I was in the final stages of planning for a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. My bags were packed, my reservations were made

Feb 24, 2021 : Kelly Hodgkins
Staying Home

Staying Home

As someone who lives near the mountains and the Appalachian Trail in Maine, let me tell you -- it is crazy up here. We don't have the thru-hikers

Mar 31, 2020 : Kelly Hodgkins
Our Toxic Conversations, Not Coronavirus, Will Destroy the Hiking Community

Our Toxic Conversations, Not Coronavirus, Will Destroy the Hiking Community

My husband isn't a hiker, so I am always telling him about the hiking community. I share with him how friendly hikers are and how much they care for

Mar 30, 2020 : Kelly Hodgkins
Coronavirus Canceled My Thru-Hike, but It Won’t Kill My Spirit

Coronavirus Canceled My Thru-Hike, but It Won’t Kill My Spirit

The coronavirus may have canceled my 2020 thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, but I'm not going to let it kill my spirit. Here's how I am coping with not being on the trail.

Mar 28, 2020 : Kelly Hodgkins
Canceling My Thru-Hike: A Crushing, but Correct Decision

Canceling My Thru-Hike: A Crushing, but Correct Decision

Two days ago, I made the tough decision to cancel my northbound thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. Today, I finalized that decision by canceling my

Mar 19, 2020 : Kelly Hodgkins
Coronavirus Concerns: Watching and Waiting

Coronavirus Concerns: Watching and Waiting

I sure picked an interesting year to do a thru-hike. After years of dreaming and 12 months of planning, I stand ready to begin the Appalachian Trail

Mar 16, 2020 : Kelly Hodgkins
Hiking with Six Kids Better be Easier Than Getting Them to Georgia

Hiking with Six Kids Better be Easier Than Getting Them to Georgia

My plan from the beginning was to drive to Georgia. My husband was going to drive the RV, and we would follow him in another car. It was a lovely

Mar 7, 2020 : Kelly Hodgkins
Appalachian Trail Countdown: Coronavirus, Collarbones, and Saying Ciao

Appalachian Trail Countdown: Coronavirus, Collarbones, and Saying Ciao

It's four weeks until we hit the Appalachian Trail, and things are getting real. We are excited to go, but there are a few unexpected hurdles we need

Mar 4, 2020 : Kelly Hodgkins
Confessions of a Hiking Mom: Bags of Poo, Busted Shoes, and Bare Feet

Confessions of a Hiking Mom: Bags of Poo, Busted Shoes, and Bare Feet

Hiking the Appalachian Trail with my kids this spring will be an adventure. As I look ahead, I can't help but think back on some of the crazy adventures that brought us to this place. Here are some of my "I can't believe I did that" moments!

Feb 9, 2020 : Kelly Hodgkins