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Laura Statts

Hi, I'm Laura. I'm taking a break from the weekend warrior lifestyle to attempt a '23 Flip Flop thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. I'll be kicking off toward Maine from Harper's Ferry in late April. When I'm not chasing mountains, you can find me in the lab researching viruses, on the creek fly fishing for trout, taking absurdly long road trips, and/or talking incessantly about my dog. Follow my journey here and on Instagram.

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Unconventional and Unconcerned: Why I’m Choosing to Flip Flop the AT

Unconventional and Unconcerned: Why I’m Choosing to Flip Flop the AT

  When I tell people I am attempting to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail, the first follow up question is usually, “Georgia to Maine?” I

Mar 30, 2023 : Laura Statts
Shaking Down and Trading Out

Shaking Down and Trading Out

Over the past year, I hiked many a mile through adverse conditions to put my gear to the test. Here are the four biggest changes that I've

Mar 21, 2023 : Laura Statts
Losing My Mind and Finding My Soul: Introduction of a Potential Thru-Hiker

Losing My Mind and Finding My Soul: Introduction of a Potential Thru-Hiker

Who Am I And How Did I Get Here? I find myself asking myself the above questions more often than I would like to admit, but I’ll try to sum it up

Jan 26, 2023 : Laura Statts