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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Francklin to NOC – Making New Friends

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... Haha We get ready to go to the

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

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
Unicoi Gap to Bly Gap – A Visitor in the Night

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

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
From Springer to Neel Gap – Trail Magic all the Way

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
From France to the Southern Terminus

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
AT – Why I Quit the First Time and Why it will be Better Now

AT – Why I Quit the First Time and Why it will be Better Now

I first travelled to Amicalola to hike the AT in March 2020. I barely had the time to start it before the Covid became an issue and made me leave the

Mar 4, 2024 : Pixie
Appalachian Trail – How? Why?

Appalachian Trail – How? Why?

I am a French. Not many people know about the AT here in France, even in the French hiker community. So after the basic first question "What is

Feb 23, 2024 : Pixie