Syd

My name is Sydney. I am a hiking enthusiast living in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia. I am headed out on my thru-hike of the AT in 2021. You can follow my journey here and on Instagram!

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Pancakes, Pubs, & Playing Real-Life Frogger

Pancakes, Pubs, & Playing Real-Life Frogger

Throughout the night I could hear raindrops hitting the rain fly of my tent. Fortunately when the sun was coming up, the rain had stopped so I

Mar 28, 2021 : Syd
Enjoying the process, the people, and the experience

Enjoying the process, the people, and the experience

Note to self moment...don’t drink as much water before bed. I had to pee not once but twice in the middle of the night. Let me tell you that

Mar 25, 2021 : Syd
Have You Seen a White Blaze Recently?

Have You Seen a White Blaze Recently?

Last night I went to bed way earlier than usual. Since my body isn’t quite used to getting 12 hours of sleep at night, I just lay awake in my quilt

Mar 24, 2021 : Syd
To Approach or Not to Approach…

To Approach or Not to Approach…

I think I’m going to have to have the unpopular opinion and be a strong advocate for the Approach Trail. There’s something about looking at those

Mar 24, 2021 : Syd
Feel the Feels and Don’t Look Back

Feel the Feels and Don’t Look Back

When going after your dreams it's easy to have a variety emotions coursing through your veins. It's important to let yourself feel all the feels and learn and grow through the process. So chase your dreams and don't live regretting not taking the first step.

Jan 21, 2021 : Syd