Samantha

I've been hiking as long as I can remember and always wanted to conquer the AT. After spending a year in Hawaii being a beach bum it was time to make my dream a reality. I started off at Springer April 17, 2017 and summited the big, beautiful Lady K on October 2.

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I Never Backpacked a Day in My Life Before the Appalachian Trail

I Never Backpacked a Day in My Life Before the Appalachian Trail

I wanted legs like Beyoncé, to be able run a mile, fend for myself in the big, bad outdoors, and take on an extreme adventure. These were my

Mar 15, 2018 : Samantha
Favorite Appalachian Trail Lean-To’s, Shelters, and Tent Spots

Favorite Appalachian Trail Lean-To’s, Shelters, and Tent Spots

How many ways can a three sided, ~10 person shelter/lean-to be built? About 100 if you ask me. It took me 5.5 months in hike the AT and I think I saw

Jan 7, 2018 : Samantha