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The Norris Trio

The Trio is composed of Cody, Alex, and Turkenna. We are starting our thru hike of the Appalachian Trail on March 10th. Some trails that we have done include: the TCT, Joshua Tree Loop, Linville Gorge loop, Kalalau Trail, and the Foothills trail. We are excited to get started on this next big adventure!

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The Glorious Double Privy

The Glorious Double Privy

The next day we had to get an early start. We had made reservations at the Om Dome Hostel and we were scheduled to be picked up at 7:30AM. The night

Sep 29, 2026 : The Norris Trio
Trail Magic and The Baldpates

Trail Magic and The Baldpates

It was a chilly morning at Speck Pond Shelter, but thankfully we were completely dry. It’s one of the main reasons we sleep in shelters on the AT.

Sep 23, 2026 : The Norris Trio
Mahoosuc Notch and Arm

Mahoosuc Notch and Arm

The next day started off rough for me (Cody AKA Captain). I didn’t sleep well and I had a lot on my mind. Throughout the night before my mind was

Sep 19, 2026 : The Norris Trio
The Wildcats

The Wildcats

After a difficult last few days on trail it was nice to be able to take a zero day in Gorham, NH. We had done our resupply and laundry the day before

Sep 19, 2026 : The Norris Trio
Hard Days in the Presidentials

Hard Days in the Presidentials

The strenuous hike through The Whites continued. After packing up our stuff in ‘the dungeon’ of the Lake of the Clouds Hut, we headed upstairs where

Sep 18, 2026 : The Norris Trio
A Moonlit Mount Washington

A Moonlit Mount Washington

They say the Appalachian Trail is a mental test as much as it is a physical one. We’ve had our fair share of trials and the need for mental

Sep 14, 2026 : The Norris Trio
Franconia Ridge and Poison Ivy

Franconia Ridge and Poison Ivy

The hostel was buzzing with folks eating breakfast, packing up, and loading into shuttle vans to get back on trail. Cody and I were thrown right I to

Sep 4, 2026 : The Norris Trio
Mount Moosilauke

Mount Moosilauke

After our slackpack with Miss Janet yesterday we decided to have a short day today. We were planning on hiking about 8 miles to Hikers Welcome Hostel

Sep 3, 2026 : The Norris Trio
New Hampshire Slackpacking

New Hampshire Slackpacking

Some days you wake up just rearing and ready to get to hiking! This was one of those days! The restful near-o the day before had us feeling great!

Sep 2, 2026 : The Norris Trio
Goodbye Vermont, Hello New Hampshire

Goodbye Vermont, Hello New Hampshire

We woke up feeling refreshed and ready to get going. Our night at our dispersed site was great! We soaked our feet in the cool creek and ate dinner

Sep 1, 2026 : The Norris Trio