Samantha Zabawa

I'm Sammi! I'm 31 and am a veterinary assistant. I'm married to a wonderful husband and we have 4 fur babies! We also have chickens and bunnies. I'm setting off on the Appalachian Trail in April. Im starting at Harpers Ferry and doing a north bound flip flop.

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Day 38-41

Day 38-41

Day 38 Did 17 miles today! It was a nice campsite the privy had no walls! Man, my feet and socks smell soooo bad! Like really, really bad lol! I

Jun 14, 2023 : Samantha Zabawa
Day 35, 36 and 37

Day 35, 36 and 37

Day 35 8.4 miles to Pawling, NY. We passed the biggest oak tree on trail. Over 300 years old, the Dover Oak. Pawling was nice, they will let you

Jun 4, 2023 : Samantha Zabawa
Favorite gear after one month on trail!

Favorite gear after one month on trail!

I've been on trail over one month now!!! What!! Wow!! So I thought I would share my 3 favorite pieces of gear so far! I'll start from #3 to #1. And

May 19, 2023 : Samantha Zabawa
Reservation equals motivation

Reservation equals motivation

The Appalachian Trail has been an experience for sure. From learning so much about yourself, and making friendships that will last forever! It's a

May 16, 2023 : Samantha Zabawa
100 miles down

100 miles down

Day 7 13ish miles. Thru it All slacked pack me again and I made it to Iron masters. Deep End was at the hostel also. We met these cool section

May 7, 2023 : Samantha Zabawa
I Got My Trail Name!!

I Got My Trail Name!!

Goodbye Maryland! Day 5 Smooth, the trail angel, dropped me back off at Pen Mar park. I was out to do 15.3 miles today to Rocky Mountain shelter.

Apr 30, 2023 : Samantha Zabawa
First Resupply and Town Stay

First Resupply and Town Stay

Day 3 Woke up pretty early to try and get out of camp early, but did I NO!! I guy section hiking the trail had coffee at the place I was staying at.

Apr 25, 2023 : Samantha Zabawa
Days 1 and 2

Days 1 and 2

Day one My husband and I started around 11 ish, late I know. Late because I left my tag in the car. He had to get back on the shuttle from downtown

Apr 19, 2023 : Samantha Zabawa
Unemployed!

Unemployed!

?I'm officially unemployed!!!? Unemployed! For some people, I bet being unemployed isn't something to celebrate. But for me it is! I will miss the

Apr 9, 2023 : Samantha Zabawa
Feminine hygiene?

Feminine hygiene?

Let's talk dirty. I have gotten this question asked multiple times. So I thought I would do a short blog on how I will deal with my period on the

Mar 19, 2023 : Samantha Zabawa