Liv Ganser

Wisco trail lover, aspiring SOBO AT thru-hiker! Right after finishing graduate school this spring, I will be heading out to Katahdin to start my trip. Best of all, my dad will be joining me for the hike! Follow along to see who cries the most, who has the better trail name, and when the old man's knees give out. Follow me on Instagram @livyg.hikes for more outdoors content!

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One State Down, but Getting Lost on the Way

One State Down, but Getting Lost on the Way

We’ve officially made it out of Maine! After 282 miles, we finally reached the New Hampshire border. Apparently New Hampshire is unaware of my dad

Jul 13, 2026 : Liv Ganser
Three Weeks In

Three Weeks In

Today marks three full weeks on trail! It feels crazy how fast I’ve adapted to life out here. My routine has quickly become a series of waking up,

Jul 9, 2026 : Liv Ganser
Trail Names, a Zero Day, and New Gear

Trail Names, a Zero Day, and New Gear

Today is day 13 on trail, and it’s officially become the longest vacation of my life. In addition to this, my dad and I finally earned our trail

Jul 1, 2026 : Liv Ganser
Day 7: Seven Days of Rain

Day 7: Seven Days of Rain

Today officially marks one week on trail! We woke up early and set out for our toughest hike since Katahdin. There were some steep climbs, sketchy

Jun 25, 2026 : Liv Ganser
Day 1: Type 2 Fun (Mom, don’t read this)

Day 1: Type 2 Fun (Mom, don’t read this)

Well, day one of our SOBO AT adventure was eventful to say the least. Our shuttle left the Appalachian Trail Hostel in Millinocket at 6:00am, and we

Jun 20, 2026 : Liv Ganser
Why an Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike?

Why an Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike?

As my dad and I prepare to set out for our 2026 AT thru-hike, there is one question almost everyone asks: “Why do you want to hike the Appalachian

Jan 5, 2026 : Liv Ganser