
Hi everyone! I just turned 30 this past year and have decided to take a year sabbatical from life to travel and see the world. I figured there is no time like the present for a big adventure! I love to stay active and explore new places. I will kick off 2016 with a trip to South America before becoming a NOBO thru hiker on the AT. I am a little nervous going alone, but hope to be a stronger person from it!
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Transitioning to Trail Life
The Appalachian Trail is hard. Harder than I ever would have imagined. Although I have read many blogs, stories and books on trail life, it is still
Trail Beginnings
Hello, everyone! My trail name is Mola, which is short for Mountain Lady and which represents everything I am trying to accomplish in my thru-hike. I
Skeptics into supporters
The holidays came at a perfect time in my travel plans. It was great to spend time with family and catch up with them. I loved hearing about changes
Change of pace, literally
When I first started to plan my adventure, I planned it as a solo venture into the unknown world. I was excited by life's possibilities and wanted to
Gear that I am already in love with for the AT
I have been slowly acquiring some new gear these past few weeks and have already found a couple of pieces that I can't live without. My top three
Transitioning from hiker to thru-hiker
I remember when I first heard of a thru hiker on the Appalachian Trail last year. I listened in disbelief that people would actually want to stay