Pixie

French nanny, traveller, hiker, explorer... After a first attempt in March 2020, I'm heading once again to Springer Mountain in March 2024 to thru hike the AT.

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AT10 – Hotspring to Jerry Cabin

AT10 – Hotspring to Jerry Cabin

March29 - 11 miles to Spring Mountain Shelter  Last night was cold. In the morning, my tent is covered by frost, outside and inside.  I

Sep 8, 2024 : Pixie
AT09 Standing Bear to HotSpring

AT09 Standing Bear to HotSpring

March 26 – 0 at Standing Bear Farm For the first time that night, I managed to sleep 6 hours straight ! I usually wake up in the middle of the

Aug 16, 2024 : Pixie
AT08 The Great Smoky Mountain Crossing

AT08 The Great Smoky Mountain Crossing

March 21 - 15 miles to Russell Field Shelter I wake up early and at 6.30 I hear a scream. Or a bark ? It goes on again and again. I don't know what

Jun 20, 2024 : Pixie
AT07 NOC to Fontana

AT07 NOC to Fontana

March 18 - 1 mile to the NOC I pack my stuff and just eat a protein bar before walking the short mile down to the NOC . I am planning to have more

May 10, 2024 : Pixie
AT06 Francklin to NOC – Making New Friends

AT06 Francklin to NOC – Making New Friends

March 15 - 0 I wake up at 4, my roommate Rearview is snoring. I should know not to share a room with a stranger... HahaWe get ready to go to the

Apr 16, 2024 : Pixie
AT05 From Bly Gap to Francklin – Tears

AT05 From Bly Gap to Francklin – Tears

March 12 - 9.2 miles I wake up with the sun and check on my unexpected visitor of the night. She is ok, she managed to warm up and get a bit of

Apr 12, 2024 : Pixie
AT04 Unicoi Gap to Bly Gap – A Visitor in the Night

AT04 Unicoi Gap to Bly Gap – A Visitor in the Night

March 10th - 11.4 miles After a delicious and filling birthday breakfast at the diner, Sparkles drops me of at Unicoi Gap to resume my thru

Apr 6, 2024 : Pixie
AT03 From Neel Gap to Unicoi Gap – I am Spoiled by Friends

AT03 From Neel Gap to Unicoi Gap – I am Spoiled by Friends

March 7 - 11.7 miles My friend Dreamer dropped me off, and I left Neel Gap.The sun is shining, and once the fog cleared up it became very

Mar 26, 2024 : Pixie
AT02 From Springer to Neel Gap – Trail Magic all the Way

AT02 From Springer to Neel Gap – Trail Magic all the Way

March 5 - 15.5 miles I woke up at Springer Mountain Shelter in the fog. My friend Dreamer and I packed our stuff and started walking to the

Mar 18, 2024 : Pixie
AT01 From France to the Southern Terminus

AT01 From France to the Southern Terminus

Thanks to my old tramily and friends, my journey started very well. From my arrival in the United States to the trailhead and beyond, they have been

Mar 15, 2024 : Pixie