Kristine Hartlaub

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Balance

Balance

Finding the balance between sight-seeing and making trail miles. Managing the disparate needs on trail All of life is about balance. Trail life is

Apr 24, 2024 : Kristine Hartlaub
Lessons Learned

Lessons Learned

Or the most expensive blister in history Me at the border. Photo credit CDTC shuttle driver Tim Get ready for a saga! Oh, how the mighty have

Apr 6, 2024 : Kristine Hartlaub
I’m So Excited!

I’m So Excited!

And nervous. And giddy. And terrified. And thrilled. And anxious. And happy. And worried. And exhilarated. And ecstatic. And antsy. And humble. And

Mar 28, 2024 : Kristine Hartlaub
Changes – Gear List edition

Changes – Gear List edition

More prep and packing going on over here! I fly out in about three weeks. I fly out in three weeks. THREE weeks. Good golly. It's coming up quickly!

Mar 4, 2024 : Kristine Hartlaub
Roam

Roam

The B-52s sing "Roam, if you want to." And I do! I am down to just over a month before I fly west to begin my next adventure and I.can't.wait!!! I

Feb 19, 2024 : Kristine Hartlaub
Hello Again!

Hello Again!

It's been 16 months since my last post, give or take a few days. I finished the AT on October 25, 2022 so proud of my accomplishment. I still marvel

Feb 5, 2024 : Kristine Hartlaub
Believer

Believer

Finishing strong and proud! I did it!!!!!! I can't believe I did the whole thing! I completed my Appalachian Trail thru-hike on Tuesday when I

Oct 28, 2022 : Kristine Hartlaub
Rock You Like a Hurricane

Rock You Like a Hurricane

Staying warm, safe, and dry Hurricane Ian devastated parts of Florida a few days ago. The predictions showed it tracking up through the lower

Oct 1, 2022 : Kristine Hartlaub
A Little Help from my Friends

A Little Help from my Friends

New and old friends along the trail No doubt, I would not be able to complete this journey without the help and support from so many family members

Sep 18, 2022 : Kristine Hartlaub
A Day in the Life

A Day in the Life

What Do I Do in the Forest All Day? I get two questions frequently from family and friends. What is your day like? and Don't you get bored alone all

Sep 6, 2022 : Kristine Hartlaub