Olivia Gerstenbacher

Welcome friends! For as long as I've known, I've had a childlike curiosity and pull toward the outdoors. My love for the outdoors led me to studying abroad in New Zealand 2020. I was exposed to a really cool culture of people that shared my same values and passions for nature. After being sent home early due to COVID, I basically used all my quarantine time and thereafter to research the A.T. extensively. I've known for a long time that I would end up doing something like this, and it's been falling into place for some time now. <3 Fun facts about me: I grew up on a Christmas tree farm, I'm vegan, and my goal career is to work as a therapist at a wilderness therapy program! Love cookies, podcasts, and learning about holistic healing. My partner and I are gearing up to take off on our AT NOBO starting March 2022. I can't wait to share our experiences, stories, and photos with you! Thanks for joining along. <3

Posts

Your Body is a Miraculous Machine!

Your Body is a Miraculous Machine!

Thru-hiking has taught me a lot about my body, which I feel is empowering. It's shown me that we humans are amazing and capable! As I feel my body

Apr 17, 2022 : Olivia Gerstenbacher
Adapting and Unfolding on the A.T.

Adapting and Unfolding on the A.T.

Normally, I go to sleep at night as soon as my head hits the pillow. The temperature is where I want it, I'm freshly clean, and fueled with whatever

Apr 8, 2022 : Olivia Gerstenbacher
Getting to Know the AT: Trail Angels, Friendly Hikers, All Sorts of Weather, and Rugged Terrain

Getting to Know the AT: Trail Angels, Friendly Hikers, All Sorts of Weather, and Rugged Terrain

There's something so special about moving through the mountains with everything on your back, setting up camp, and doing it all again. Our first few

Mar 17, 2022 : Olivia Gerstenbacher
Brain Dump Before Springer Mountain

Brain Dump Before Springer Mountain

There are few days until my partner, Ryan, and I head to Springer Mountain to start our NOBO. This will be both of our first times backpacking or

Mar 9, 2022 : Olivia Gerstenbacher