Plum-Hiker

Hey ? my name is Shannon Keizer aka The Plum Hiker and I love to hike! I worked at REI teaching others how to connect to nature responsibly! I am so stoked to be thru hiking the Appalachian Trail this year!!

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Rest & Recharge on the Appalachian Trail

Rest & Recharge on the Appalachian Trail

When I started my thru hike of The Appalachian Trail, I was hyped and excited to plow forward in full force. I think of the song “who let the

Jun 18, 2023 : Plum-Hiker
Trail Days 2023!!!

Trail Days 2023!!!

Trail Days. What can I say?! It was an experience 😊 This was my first time to be a part of the festivities. I didn’t think I’d be able to go,

May 25, 2023 : Plum-Hiker
Ponies on the Appalachian Trail!!

Ponies on the Appalachian Trail!!

The Grayson Highlands in itself is a magical place and a beloved part of the Appalachian Trail hiking culture! The beauty of the landscape is one

May 13, 2023 : Plum-Hiker
Trail Town USA!!!

Trail Town USA!!!

Made it to Damascus!! What an adventure it has been this far! I did some bigger miles to get here and so glad that I did. Took an unexpected zero

Apr 29, 2023 : Plum-Hiker
Sunshine & Struggles

Sunshine & Struggles

So many times I poured over social media and YouTube to watch other hikes and it seems that it’s always sunshine and rainbows! After almost 400

Apr 25, 2023 : Plum-Hiker
Trail Magic on The Appalachian Trail

Trail Magic on The Appalachian Trail

Trail Magic is to some just a word but to those who hike The Appalachian Trail it is a truly magical word!!! It is

Apr 14, 2023 : Plum-Hiker
“Onward Hostel”

“Onward Hostel”

There’s a new hostel in town at mile 110 on the Appalachian Trail in North Carolina. The new owner is Stephen Lewis (Onward) who opened the doors

Mar 31, 2023 : Plum-Hiker
Emotional on the Appalachian Trail

Emotional on the Appalachian Trail

What an emotional rollercoaster! Having to leave my family for an extended period of time was hard to say the least. I didn’t expect such strong

Mar 26, 2023 : Plum-Hiker
“What Have I Done!!”

“What Have I Done!!”

The last day before I start my Appalachian Trail thru hike!!! Oh my! Have you ever had that thought? “What have I done?” All the last minute

Mar 22, 2023 : Plum-Hiker
Thoughts before the Trail!

Thoughts before the Trail!

Have you ever had a dream so BIG…that you thought maybe it wouldn’t come to fruition..?! Well…I sure did! “Would I ever get to hike the

Mar 21, 2023 : Plum-Hiker