Olivia Plumb

I'm a recent high school grad who has decided to put off college and other adult-ish things for a year so I can hide out in the woods. If you want to find me on the trail, I'm the one carrying way too many books.

Posts

I Might Hate the Lover’s State

I Might Hate the Lover’s State

I don't have anything against Virginia, I really don't. I walked into the state with an open mind, excited to have finally reached the so-called

Apr 17, 2017 : Olivia Plumb
The Never Ending Zero Day (Weeks Four and Five)

The Never Ending Zero Day (Weeks Four and Five)

A LOT has happened since my last blog post, so much that it would take way too long to go day by day with the events, so I'm going to try and group

Mar 26, 2017 : Olivia Plumb
Chasing Sunlight- the Road to Erwin, TN

Chasing Sunlight- the Road to Erwin, TN

The one month trail-versary is almost here! I can't believe time is passing so quickly. The weather seems to be confused though, as the temperatures

Mar 12, 2017 : Olivia Plumb
Here Comes the Sun (and snow, and rain, and ice, oh my!)

Here Comes the Sun (and snow, and rain, and ice, oh my!)

Another week in the books! The smokies came and went, and they did not disappoint with both the views, and the horrendous weather. Day 14 - February

Mar 7, 2017 : Olivia Plumb
A Week in the Clouds (Week 2)

A Week in the Clouds (Week 2)

Well folks, Georgia has been left behind in favor of North Carolina. Which, to be honest, looks strikingly similar to Georgia. I do have to say that

Feb 26, 2017 : Olivia Plumb
The Devil Came Down to Georgia… and Left All These Hills

The Devil Came Down to Georgia… and Left All These Hills

Week one on the trail is complete! 69 miles in on day 6, and Georgia is almost out of the way- thankfully, because Georgia is definitely a beast.

Feb 19, 2017 : Olivia Plumb
Why I Chose a Tent Over a Hammock for my AT Thru Hike

Why I Chose a Tent Over a Hammock for my AT Thru Hike

Six months prior to starting my thru hike, I spent at least two hours every day glued to my computer screen, reading various reviews and articles

Feb 1, 2017 : Olivia Plumb