Daughter, sister, teacher, organic farmer, MBA student, I’ve had a lot of roles in my 30-years. Before joining the corporate world in the fall, there is one more role I’d like to add to the list: a 2015 AT thru-hiker. So Springer Mountain, I’ll see you in April. Until then, I’ll be planning, traveling to NZ to study abroad and trying to graduate.
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Food Review: Good To-Go Backpacker Meals
Let me ask you something: How many backpacking meals taste great? And not just because you’re so trail hungry that any form of calories tastes like a
Week One in New Zealand: Traveling more than half way around the world
I’m not sure what I was thinking when I booked my ticket to New Zealand. JFK to Dubai, Dubai to Bangkok, overnight stay in Bangkok, Bangkok to
My AT Prep: Backpacking Through New Zealand!
Guess what friends? Just 28 days until this traveling tarheels starts her 11-week journey in New Zealand! I’ve been looking forward to this trip for
Planning for My Gluten Free/Dairy Free Thru-Hike
Over the course of my 2,185 mile AT journey I will be faced with many challenges – intense lightening, roaming bears, cold rain, and ridiculously
4.5 Hours For a Pair of Shoes: My Visit to Outdoor 76
“Why are you driving 4.5 hours for a pair of shoes?!” That was the typical reaction from my friends when I told them of my plans to make the trek
You Only Get One Life: My Reasons For Hiking the AT
Alright folks, it’s public commitment time! I am thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail because…. 1. It’s time to clean house: It’s been a long-time
How I Got My Family Onboard with My Thru-Hike
Finally, I’ve figured it out. After 30-years of being my parents’ daughter, I now know how to introduce my family to one of my crazy adventures