Lexi Candela

Hi, Friends! I'm Lexi, a 23-year-old recent college graduate and I will be embarking on my NOBO thru-hike of the A.T. starting in February 2018. I'm a craft beer enthusiast, a crazy dog mom, an avid Mountaineer football fan and a book nerd. Oh and donuts. I love donuts! Follow me on my great adventure!

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Swallow Your Pride and Be Honest

Swallow Your Pride and Be Honest

For those of you who are unaware, I made the decision to get off trail a few weeks ago due to the unexpected passing of a family member. But that

Mar 27, 2018 : Lexi Candela
Rain, Rain, Go Away!

Rain, Rain, Go Away!

I made it 100 miles! So how were my first ten days on trail? Filled with trail magic, neros, and new friends. As well as unexpected changes. I

Feb 25, 2018 : Lexi Candela
My Favorite Gear as I Head for the Trail

My Favorite Gear as I Head for the Trail

Hi friends. The countdown is officially under a week. I have been busy finishing up things at work, making last-minute gear purchases, and

Feb 7, 2018 : Lexi Candela
Wisdom From the (Recent) Past: Interviewing 2017 Thru-Hikers

Wisdom From the (Recent) Past: Interviewing 2017 Thru-Hikers

Hi, Friends! As I'm impatiently waiting for my start day to roll around, I contacted a few of my favorite past thru-hikers. All five of these hikers

Dec 18, 2017 : Lexi Candela
Procrastination…

Procrastination…

Well, I am roughly 2.5 months away from my start day and it still seems forever away. I mean, it's still about a quarter of a year away, right? Then

Nov 27, 2017 : Lexi Candela
Zach Davis Told Me To

Zach Davis Told Me To

Hi, Friends! For those of you that have had the opportunity to read the fantastic book, Appalachian Trials can already guess what post is coming

Oct 17, 2017 : Lexi Candela
The Moment I Knew

The Moment I Knew

Hi, Friends! For those of you who aren't familiar with the Appalachian Trail (A.T.), it is a hiking-only footpath running from Georiga to Maine and

Sep 15, 2017 : Lexi Candela