Pinky and The Brain

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

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

Sep 6, 2022 : Pinky and The Brain
Days 148-155 Marshachussetts: Land O’ Lakes and Ponds

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

Aug 27, 2022 : Pinky and The Brain
Days 145-148 Connecticut, The Beautiful

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

Aug 20, 2022 : Pinky and The Brain
Days 138-145 New York, New York

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.

Aug 17, 2022 : Pinky and The Brain
Days 132-137 New Jersey, baby!

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

Aug 1, 2022 : Pinky and The Brain
Days 127-132 Yuengslyvania: Part 3

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

Jul 31, 2022 : Pinky and The Brain
Days 121-126 Yuengsylvania: Part 2

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

Jul 25, 2022 : Pinky and The Brain
Days 116-120 Yuengsylvania: Part 1

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

Jul 16, 2022 : Pinky and The Brain
Days 105-109 The Four Day Challenge

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

Jul 5, 2022 : Pinky and The Brain
Days 101-103 The Race to Harper’s Ferry

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

Jun 30, 2022 : Pinky and The Brain