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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SIDEQUEST…And Then on to Fontana Dam

SIDEQUEST…And Then on to Fontana Dam

AT day 26 SIDEQUEST The 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 NC Started 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, NC Woke 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 Georgia We 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 Shelter Shipped 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 5 Woody 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
And They’re Off!!

And They’re Off!!

The Day is Finally Upon Us Day 1 During breakfast at the hotel just outside Atlanta my hiking buddy Caroline was totally not eavesdropping on the

Mar 23, 2024 : Tara Lange
Tell Me Why

Tell Me Why

I Can't Believe I'm Doing This My flight out of Denver is delayed, and all I want is to get to the trail and start walking. I've got the plane

Mar 9, 2024 : Tara Lange
You Are Not Prepared

You Are Not Prepared

The Cake is a Lie It's my daughter's ninth birthday and I forgot to order her a cake. Over the past weekend she had her birthday party at the

Mar 6, 2024 : Tara Lange