Sriracha

My name is Sriracha (Sir- ah-cha!), and I took the crazy long walk known as the Appalachian Trail in 2013. Since my successful thru-hike, I've been passionate about sharing as much as I can about my experiences. These gems can sometimes elicit eye-rolls from those who are close to me and are tired of hearing about it. I'm excited to finally be able to reach an audience who genuinely cares as much about hiking as I do!

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Every AT State in Five Words

Every AT State in Five Words

Five Words or Less Back in high school, one of my favorite classes was a film class. One common assignment was to review films that we had watched

Aug 23, 2015 : Sriracha
Trail Magic!! Feeding my need for Hiker Trash by Feeding some Hiker Trash

Trail Magic!! Feeding my need for Hiker Trash by Feeding some Hiker Trash

After the initial shock of finishing my AT thru-hike passed, the Trail Sickness began. I ache badly for the Trail like a strung-out junkie. To help

Jul 12, 2015 : Sriracha
The Ins and Outs of Slacking Off: A Slack-Pack Planning Guide

The Ins and Outs of Slacking Off: A Slack-Pack Planning Guide

So you think that slack-packing is easy just because the word “slack” is in it? I'm here to tell you that there is more to the art of slacking than

Jun 3, 2015 : Sriracha
A Personal Tale of Body Image and Hiking: The Good, The Bad, and the Uncomfortable

A Personal Tale of Body Image and Hiking: The Good, The Bad, and the Uncomfortable

While you can do a lot to prepare for a thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail, there are certain issues that you will not be able to address until the

May 20, 2015 : Sriracha
Hike Your Own Hike: Recognizing when being selfish is actually a good thing

Hike Your Own Hike: Recognizing when being selfish is actually a good thing

Most hikers who join the ranks of the Appalachian Trail, will probably hear the term HYOH within their first week. “Hike Your Own Hike”, sounds like

May 6, 2015 : Sriracha