Tara Lange

Vermonter living and enjoying the outdoors in Colorado. Former travel RN, currently SAHM of 2. Powerlifter. SCUBA diver. Writer of microfiction. Pineapple belongs on pizza. Chronically unable to pick my favorite dinosaur.

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Hot Springs to mile 300

Hot Springs to mile 300

AT day 46I wake up at Laughing Heart Hostel and briefly consider heading out. Conlee messages me to say they've decided to stay, and that makes

Jun 22, 2024 : Tara Lange
Days 37-45, Completion of the Smokies, Standing Bear, and Laughing Heart

Days 37-45, Completion of the Smokies, Standing Bear, and Laughing Heart

AT Day 37The Quest to Catch Caroline Day 5 Town day in Gatlinburg. My feet hurt and I have a blister, so am trying to stay off them as much as

May 31, 2024 : Tara Lange
Here I Go Again (On My Own)

Here I Go Again (On My Own)

AT day 32 Intermission is over. I was off trail for 12 days. The quest is on to catch Caroline, who is roughly 100 miles ahead. She is

May 15, 2024 : Tara Lange
INTERMISSION

INTERMISSION

As planned when I started the trail, I am on my way home for a couple weeks. If all goes well I'll be back on trail before May.Caroline is

May 3, 2024 : Tara Lange
SIDEQUEST…And Then on to Fontana Dam

SIDEQUEST…And Then on to Fontana Dam

AT day 26 SIDEQUESTThe plan was to return to trail and do a 7 mile segment that included a portion known as Jacob's Ladder. Instead when I

Apr 29, 2024 : Tara Lange
HYOH, Franklin, and the NOC

HYOH, Franklin, and the NOC

AT day 20   Town day, Franklin NCStarted the day by getting picked up for free breakfast. Then had to do laundry and resupply. Laundry

Apr 24, 2024 : Tara Lange
100 Miles!!!

100 Miles!!!

AT day 19 Carter Creek Gap to Franklin, NCWoke up at 5 am in my tent at Carter Creek Gap. It was cold, 30s, but I had to pee. Could not

Apr 22, 2024 : Tara Lange
Rest Days in Helen, Hiawassee, and the Sheeter

Rest Days in Helen, Hiawassee, and the Sheeter

Day 10 in Helen GeorgiaWe planned to eat all the things, but found ourselves struggling to eat.  We ordered lots of food, but found that we

Apr 22, 2024 : Tara Lange
Eye of the Tiger

Eye of the Tiger

Day 7 Neels Gap to Whitley ShelterShipped a few unneeded things home at Mountain Crossings, and got to see Orange Kitty for a bit. I

Apr 16, 2024 : Tara Lange
We Survived A Week!!

We Survived A Week!!

Day 5Woody Gap to Woods Hole Shelter 7.2 miles official AT mileage, and 0.4 miles blue blazing to the shelter.Lots of elevation gain today,

Apr 3, 2024 : Tara Lange