Morgan Schmidt

Hello and welcome! The name's Morgan (they/them). My trail name's Captain Blogger. I'm 25 and I have spent most of my time since graduating high school doing outdoor seasonal work to get me out of the Midwest. What can I say? I love the mountains. I'll be attempting a NOBO thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail starting March 2024. Those who enjoy a sense of humor, deep thoughts, and discussion of the taboo, follow along my journey as I stumble and slide my butt to Mt. Katahdin (or the next burger joint). I'll see ya there!

Posts

Day 35: Big Butt and Howling Winds

Day 35: Big Butt and Howling Winds

Howling Winds The good news is, it didn't rain in the night. The bad news is, the wind was howling like a train. And that was with my earplugs in.

Apr 26, 2024 : Morgan Schmidt
Day 34: Wet Clothes and Mice Track Meets

Day 34: Wet Clothes and Mice Track Meets

Mice Track Meet The FarOut comments were right. The mice are active. Very active. They didn’t even wait until sundown to start speeding inside the

Apr 24, 2024 : Morgan Schmidt
Day 33: Rivers of Sleeve Water and Not Fine Bucks

Day 33: Rivers of Sleeve Water and Not Fine Bucks

Reluctant Morning I did not sleep well. My phone was across the room because the power station was there and I think knowing that I couldn't easily

Apr 22, 2024 : Morgan Schmidt
Day 32: Sweaty Hiker Soup and Eclipses

Day 32: Sweaty Hiker Soup and Eclipses

Late Night Arrivals Last night was the night I felt most unsafe while on trail. It wasn't due to the people I was with, but the people I could hear

Apr 20, 2024 : Morgan Schmidt
Day 31: Echoing Shrieks and Blackhole Stomachs

Day 31: Echoing Shrieks and Blackhole Stomachs

Beginner Backpacking Clinic It was an early morning for me. I got up at 7:00 and knew that I'd be putting in a long day. Everything was covered in

Apr 18, 2024 : Morgan Schmidt
Day 30: Max Patch and Roaring Forks Trail Magic

Day 30: Max Patch and Roaring Forks Trail Magic

Late Night Scare I slept very well last night. My sleeping bag kept me warm in thirty degree weather. I dreamt - although, it was about soft beds

Apr 16, 2024 : Morgan Schmidt
Day 29: New Members and Burning the Puffy

Day 29: New Members and Burning the Puffy

The Fourth Member Today was the day we hoped to hike. I wasn't in any rush since the road wouldn't open in the morning. That was a guarantee. The

Apr 14, 2024 : Morgan Schmidt
Day 28: Weather Decisions and Plates of Shrimp

Day 28: Weather Decisions and Plates of Shrimp

Breakfast I was the first to wake and I continued to read. What can I say? I found a good book. By around 8:30, the others were beginning to stir

Apr 12, 2024 : Morgan Schmidt
Day 27: Winter Weather and Drunk Canadians

Day 27: Winter Weather and Drunk Canadians

More Pilaging I didn't sleep as well as I hoped for. I couldn’t find my earbuds and resigned myself to hearing the full volume of Fine Young Buck's

Apr 10, 2024 : Morgan Schmidt
Day 26: Tornado Watches and Embracing the Inner Trash Panda

Day 26: Tornado Watches and Embracing the Inner Trash Panda

Resupply at the Continental Breakfast There is something about being in town that tells your body to let loose. I don't poop nearly as much on trail

Apr 9, 2024 : Morgan Schmidt