My name is Kristine. I am a hiker about to thru hike the Appalachian Trail in 2026. I should also mention, I am living with myalgic encephalomyelitis or M.E. for short. M.E. is a complex, chronic illness that affects all body systems in many different, often painful, energy limiting and unpredictable ways. I am also a mom to 2 awesome adult humans and a wife to an amazing and supportive husband. I've done the hobby farm gig with goats, chickens, ducks, rabbits and a vegetable garden. I love animals, the ocean, the mountains, the forests and of course, my super awesome family, my dog and cookies. I love cookies! I invite you to follow my journey here on the Trek as well as on my Youtube channel, spooniehiker and Instagram with the same name. Thank you for following.