Will Babb

Hi! I'm Will, and I'm 18 years old and an Eagle Scout! I'll be thru hiking the AT starting in May 2016 right after I graduate high school! I spend most of my time running, fishing, camping, and hunting. I can't wait to hit the trail in May!

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Lessons from a 2016 Hiker to the Class of 2017

Lessons from a 2016 Hiker to the Class of 2017

Dear Class of 2017 Thru-Hikers, Over the course of my 2,189 mile journey I learned a lot, both about myself and the trail. Now that I am several

Mar 7, 2017 : Will Babb
Fourteen

Fourteen

In honor of walking through fourteen different states along the Appalachian Trail, I'd like to share some reviews on my hike as well as advice for future thru hikers, all in lists of fourteen. I'll start off with fourteen reasons to hike the AT right after high school and review my opinions of the best towns, best hostels, best views, and toughest climbs on the AT state by state, through all 14 states.

Nov 14, 2016 : Will Babb
Two Weeks In

Two Weeks In

Today is day 17 of my northbound thru hike of the AT. Today is also my first zero day. Thus far, I've made it the first 207 miles of the trail, from

Jun 11, 2016 : Will Babb
Are we there yet?

Are we there yet?

Hello! My first post! I'm Will! I'll be starting a NOBO thru hike in late May, right after i graduate high school. I've been planning this for several years now, and I'm super excited it's only 7 months away now.

Nov 5, 2015 : Will Babb