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Rochelle Sorenson

Rochelle here! Trail name to be determined.... I'm a nurse working in the operating room. Three years ago, I got divorced and moved to Boise, Idaho. I began discovering myself, making new friends, seeking new adventures, and striving to be a better person. To ensure my 40th birthday is one of epic proportions, I'm taking "over-the-hill" as literally as possible. Enter: Appalachian Trail. My SOBO trek begins in Maine on June 29, 2018, and my boyfriend, Marcus, will be my partner in crime. Let the countdown begin....

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Dress Rehearsal Was Wet, but Didn’t Dampen My Spirits

Dress Rehearsal Was Wet, but Didn’t Dampen My Spirits

Nineteen days until go time! I have been doing day hikes like crazy, so physically, I'm in great shape! I have 90 percent of my gear purchased and

Jun 18, 2018 : Rochelle Sorenson
The Importance of a Clear-Cut, Personal Reason

The Importance of a Clear-Cut, Personal Reason

I'm certain that every thru-hiker has been asked why they do it.I'm also certain that having a clear-cut, personal reason why is just as

May 30, 2018 : Rochelle Sorenson
I’ll Embrace Every Moment on My SOBO Thru-Hike

I’ll Embrace Every Moment on My SOBO Thru-Hike

Rochelle here!Scrunch-face in the morning. Smiley in the afternoon. Night owl by night....which also happens to be my spirit animal.Lover

Feb 14, 2018 : Rochelle Sorenson