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Natalie Swierzbinski

Hey y'all! I am super pumped to be thru hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2023, going NOBO. I have worked in restaurant operations for most of my career, so I am looking forward to experiencing what the trail has to offer. I grew up in Delaware and currently live in Northern Virginia, so I am excited to see what's been in my backyard in a different way.

Posts

Getting MRSA While Thru-Hiking

Getting MRSA While Thru-Hiking

I got a call from the hospital a couple of days later confirming what everyone had been suspicious of all along: my cultures tested positive for MRSA.

Nov 15, 2023 : Natalie Swierzbinski
What Makes Me Nervous to Hike the Appalachian Trail (and what I’m doing about it)

What Makes Me Nervous to Hike the Appalachian Trail (and what I’m doing about it)

Saint Joan of Arc said, "I am not afraid, I was born to do this." Read how AT Blogger Natalie is facing her fears on the Appalachian Trail, and what she's doing about it.

Mar 5, 2023 : Natalie Swierzbinski
Seeing What Works for Me: AT 2023 Gear List

Seeing What Works for Me: AT 2023 Gear List

Gear list, check. Find out what AT Blogger Natalie is hitting the trail with for her March start date.

Feb 2, 2023 : Natalie Swierzbinski
How I’m Preparing to Hike 2198.4 Miles

How I’m Preparing to Hike 2198.4 Miles

"Can anyone really be prepared to spend months hiking across the country?" Learn what AT Blogger Natalie is doing to prepare for her thru hike this spring.

Jan 17, 2023 : Natalie Swierzbinski
You Have to Like Your Reasons

You Have to Like Your Reasons

Check out why Blogger Natalie is confident in her decision to thru hike the Appalachian Trail in 2023.

Dec 17, 2022 : Natalie Swierzbinski