Meital Kupfer

I'm Meital (they/she), also known as Namitala, Abooki, Meits, and quite many other names. I've lived in Kampala, Uganda for the past six years but am coming home to the Appalachian Mountains to thru hike in 2023.

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The Anticipation, It’s Killing Me!

The Anticipation, It’s Killing Me!

As Dr. Frank-N-Furter says multiple times through Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), anticipation is the worst thing a person can feel. I also

Mar 6, 2023 : Meital Kupfer
My Big Three, and Some Other Extraneous Things…

My Big Three, and Some Other Extraneous Things…

Up until a few years ago, I had never heard the words ultralight or base weight thrown around. Entering the world of r/ultralight on Reddit or the

Jan 9, 2023 : Meital Kupfer
The What and the Why: Journey to the Appalachian Trail

The What and the Why: Journey to the Appalachian Trail

In more clear and concise terms... it's less of being between a rock and a hard place, and more justifying your divergent decisions to your entire

Nov 21, 2022 : Meital Kupfer
Pre, Pre-Departure: From Uganda to the AT

Pre, Pre-Departure: From Uganda to the AT

A lot of people ask me, why do you climb? Why do you traverse hills, scramble up boulders, and follow undulating paths? Why the hell would you try to

Nov 1, 2022 : Meital Kupfer