Miranda “Zazz” Turner

Hi Everyone! I'm going to be starting my nobo thru hike of the AT in February 2022, and I'm so excited (Squeee!). During every day life I'm a wildlife biologist, book worm, burrito loving, adventurer. I can't wait to see you out there!

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Week 22- The Final Week and Summiting Katahdin!

Week 22- The Final Week and Summiting Katahdin!

Day 147 After a good nights sleep, we got back on trail, ready to tackle the rest of the Chairback range. We still had four more peaks to summit,

Jul 30, 2022 : Miranda “Zazz” Turner
Week 21- Entering the 100 Mile Wilderness

Week 21- Entering the 100 Mile Wilderness

Day 140 After a hectic morning in the hostel trying to get ready, I was back on trail around 10 and headed toward the Bigelows. Almost immediately

Jul 25, 2022 : Miranda “Zazz” Turner
Week 20- Rugged Southern Maine and 2000 miles

Week 20- Rugged Southern Maine and 2000 miles

Day 133 This morning I headed down the trail toward the infamous Mahoosuc Notch, often called the hardest/most fun mile on the whole trail. The

Jul 16, 2022 : Miranda “Zazz” Turner
Week 19- Franconia Ridge, Mt. Washington, and Entering Maine

Week 19- Franconia Ridge, Mt. Washington, and Entering Maine

Day 126 After a slow morning in the hotel room avoiding some light rain, I set off uphill under cloudy but dry skies. I had a huge day ahead of me

Jul 9, 2022 : Miranda “Zazz” Turner
Week 18- Entering the Whites and 1800 Miles

Week 18- Entering the Whites and 1800 Miles

Day 120 I packed up all my gear and after breakfast headed back on the trail solo. It was bummer again to be on the trail alone after having hiked

Jul 2, 2022 : Miranda “Zazz” Turner
Week 17- The Vermont Mountains and 500 Miles To Go

Week 17- The Vermont Mountains and 500 Miles To Go

Day 113 During the night the temperature dropped into the 40’s and a light rain started falling. In combination with the loud wind this meant that I

Jun 25, 2022 : Miranda “Zazz” Turner
Week 16- Mount Greylock, Massachusetts, and 1600 miles

Week 16- Mount Greylock, Massachusetts, and 1600 miles

Day 106 A day when I get to head into town is always good, and I set off along the trail already thinking about my town chores and real food. Even

Jun 18, 2022 : Miranda “Zazz” Turner
Week 15- New York, Connecticut, and 1500 miles

Week 15- New York, Connecticut, and 1500 miles

Day 99 Surprisingly Dad was up and moving before I was this morning, he was starting to take down his tent before I had even fully woken up, and I

Jun 11, 2022 : Miranda “Zazz” Turner
Week 14- the New Jersey Jungle

Week 14- the New Jersey Jungle

Day 92 & 93 I got off trail to take a couple of zeros with my family. I spent most of the time eating as much as possible but also got to enjoy

Jun 4, 2022 : Miranda “Zazz” Turner
Week 13- The Real Rocksylvania

Week 13- The Real Rocksylvania

Day 85 I woke up after a restful night tenting next to the shelter and got back on trail pretty quickly. The morning started off pretty easy but

May 28, 2022 : Miranda “Zazz” Turner