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The Double Meaning of Trail Magic
While reflecting on the incredible journey so far on the AT in Helen, GA at the Alpine Village Inn for a restock and first zero day, I want to
Days 7-9: Time for a Total Gear Shakedown
Ok... so I was so excited to try hammock camping that I bought the whole shebang... a hammock with rain fly tarp, a modified sleep pad, and a
Days 4-6: Action Packed and Meeting a Hiking Legend
The 4 inches of rainfall during the Gooch Mountain shelter stay was enough to need a good drying out. Thank goodness you can only get so
Trail Magic Comes Just When You Need It!
Things are clicking into place. Breakfast, break down your campsite, hike a few miles, get water from a nice runoff, snack, share a few stories, then
Hitting the AT-Finally!
Day 2 began with an early morning rise to Springer Mountain. At the exact moment we reached the AT start, a huge rainstorm began. No visibility
The Approach Trail Off and Running!
The morning finally arrives for me and my 34# backpack to begin the approach trail from the Amicalola Falls Lodge. Hike was totally uphill and the
The Craziest Approach EVER!!
In retrospect, so many facets had to be included to the approach to hike the Appalachian Trail. Even my cat left me a partially eaten mouse in her
WaHoooo…Gettin’ On The Road Again
I know there is more. More life to live, to experience, to find in awe, to share, to learn. More to uncover of our true selves. The self we have