Morgan Skinner

Hey y'all! Morgan here, my trail name on the AT was Savory though! Well here I am turning to the dark side from thru hiker in 2022 to being a Crest Runner on the PCT in 2023. Just kidding, I'm just excited to write about the behind the scenes of what it is like working for a trail rather than thru hiking the trail.

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Language and Overalls

Language and Overalls

Two months! My coworker and I have been at the terminus for two months now working. And let me say, there have so many incredible people that I have

May 8, 2023 : Morgan Skinner
Howdy Y’all & Happy Trails

Howdy Y’all & Happy Trails

Holy cow, I cannot believe that it has already been one month since thru hikers have started their trek North from the southern terminus! Now, I know

Apr 4, 2023 : Morgan Skinner
One Year Change – Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

One Year Change – Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

One year ago today March 17th, 2022, I started my hike on the Appalachian Trail which completely changed my life in the best way possible. Basically,

Mar 17, 2023 : Morgan Skinner
‘Twas the Night Before Hiking

‘Twas the Night Before Hiking

'Twas the night before hiking, when all through the tentNot a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;The tents were tied up at the

Mar 2, 2023 : Morgan Skinner
First Steps on the PCT!

First Steps on the PCT!

That feeling when you get excited and nervous in your gut at the same time when first stepping foot on a trail is magical to me. The first week of

Feb 21, 2023 : Morgan Skinner
I have switched sides…muhahah. From AT hiking to PCT working

I have switched sides…muhahah. From AT hiking to PCT working

Howdy everyone! I have switched sides...muhahaha. Just kidding, I am a thru hiker from the Appalachian Trail in 2022 turned Crest Runner for the PCT

Feb 5, 2023 : Morgan Skinner