Scott Hatfield

My name is Scott Hatfield. I will be attempting a Thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail starting in April of 2023.

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The Reason I Took A Hiatus From My 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Attempt

The Reason I Took A Hiatus From My 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Attempt

I first want to preface that I tried to keep it as PG-13 as possible but this story needs to be told and brought up to the hiker

May 24, 2023 : Scott Hatfield
Appalachian Trail 2023 – Days 8 – 15

Appalachian Trail 2023 – Days 8 – 15

Day 8 - Zero Day On day 8 I got a bit of a late start, well no start to be honest. I decided to take another zero at Hostel Around the Bend. Had a

May 22, 2023 : Scott Hatfield
Appalachian Trail Days 4 – 7

Appalachian Trail Days 4 – 7

Day 4 - Woody Gap to Mountain Crossing After having some good R&R at Above the Clouds Hostel, I was dropped off by Achilles one of the

May 6, 2023 : Scott Hatfield
Days 1-3 on the Appalachian Trail

Days 1-3 on the Appalachian Trail

Day Zero - One mile up to the lodge I got up at 4 am in Utah for my flight at 8 to Atlanta! My nerves were higher than I realized and very

May 1, 2023 : Scott Hatfield
What to expect from my AT Blog

What to expect from my AT Blog

Good Afternoon Everyone, As I sit here procrastinating my responsibilities as a student on a cold and snowy day in Salt Lake today, I figured I'd

Apr 25, 2023 : Scott Hatfield
Preparing for the AT with some Southern Utah Day Hikes

Preparing for the AT with some Southern Utah Day Hikes

When Will Winter End? Since my last post about snowshoeing in the Idaho backcountry at Castle Rocks State Park, it's been a bit hectic in my life.

Mar 31, 2023 : Scott Hatfield
Snowshoe Shakedown in Southern Idaho

Snowshoe Shakedown in Southern Idaho

Another Weekend Down the Drain: I was sitting at home during another storm that was rolling into the Salt Lake Valley, wondering when I would get

Feb 1, 2023 : Scott Hatfield
The Goodies I’ll Be Taking With Me On Trail

The Goodies I’ll Be Taking With Me On Trail

Hello Everyone!, I'm getting very excited to get out there on Trail. Currently, I have more than 100 days till I'm on a plane from Salt Lake

Jan 13, 2023 : Scott Hatfield
Who I am and Why I am Attempting to Hike the Appalachian Trail

Who I am and Why I am Attempting to Hike the Appalachian Trail

Who I Am: I am based out of Utah. I am a Father to an amazing daughter and a Husband to an amazing wife! I am a Master's student at Utah

Jan 13, 2023 : Scott Hatfield