Appalachian Trail thru hikers, class of 2022. This year we are becoming SOBOs on the Arizona Trail.
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Days 155-160 Vermont Part 1: The Vermontica Slackpack
Once we crossed the border we had about 14 miles to our meet up point with my mom. We have been so well supported by our family and friends for the
Days 148-155 Marshachussetts: Land O’ Lakes and Ponds
If you thought we loved Connecticut, wait till you hear about magical Massachusetts ! Our welcome into the state was less than ideal with the steep
Days 145-148 Connecticut, The Beautiful
As soon as we entered Connecticut the vibe of the trail completely changed. It was *manicured.* These CT-AMC trail maintainers are on point. All the
Days 138-145 New York, New York
I have mixed feelings about our time in New York. It started out really hard for us. The rock scrambles kicked our butts. It was so hot and so dry.
Days 132-137 New Jersey, baby!
After we took our border photos, we high tailed it across the bridge. I’m not usually afraid of bridges but I was scared on that one. Yikes ! It was
Days 127-132 Yuengslyvania: Part 3
Our hitching luck did not hold for the return journey. Sadly, we had to walk the whole 1.9 miles from the hotel back to the trail. Maybe it was for
Days 121-126 Yuengsylvania: Part 2
You might remember that I left my CNOC water bag at a shelter in Maryland. While we were home, I ordered a new one and had it sent to the Boiling
Days 116-120 Yuengsylvania: Part 1
Walking gives me a lot of time to think of stupid things. I’ve started coming up with more state specific “challenges.” For Pennsylvania we have the
Days 105-109 The Four Day Challenge
Some hikers do the 4 State Challenge- hike from Virginia to Pennsylvania, a total of about 44 miles, in less than 24 hours. That’s not our style. We
Days 101-103 The Race to Harper’s Ferry
Over the span of 9 days, 5 were 20+ mile days. I did not love it. We are incredibly proud of ourselves but dang my feet hurt. We are definitely