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If I Could Do it Over, The Last Half, and Aftermath
If I Could Do It Over Logistics I had an amazing journey and I am incredibly privileged to have had the opportunity to hike the AT. However, there are some...
Believer
Finishing strong and proud! I did it!!!!!! I can't believe I did the whole thing! I completed my Appalachian Trail thru-hike on Tuesday when I summited Springer Mountain just in...
The Sierra: Part 1
The Humbling Welcome a beginning story Departing from Echo Lake on the late morning of September 17th my stomach turned with a rush of emotions. Excitement for the section every...
PCT Days 48 – 55: A Series of Unfortunate Events
Which Trail Is It Anyway? As you can clearly see, I was thrilled with the change in the weather. While staying with my mom's cousin was a welcome respite from...
PCT Days 41 – 47: Sierra Waits for You
Slow Down You Crazy Child My bear canister has two functions: to hold my food and passive-aggressively remind me of promises that Past Katie made Finally getting my hands on...
PCT Days 34 -40: On Pins and Needles
Limping Along While hanging out at Donner Ski Ranch, several hikers commented on my very pronounced limp. True, my knee felt better than it had in the days leading to...
PCT Days 25 – 33: Hikin’ 9 to 5
Take it Easy I started joking in this section that I had replaced a full-time 9 to 5 job with full-time 9 to 5 hiking. Since I was trying not...
AT Days 159-160: Mission Accomplished!
After 160 days of memories, I'd summit Georgia's Springer Mountain to fulfill my lifelong dream of completing the Appalachian Trail. I've had so many incredible experiences on this adventure of...
Rock You Like a Hurricane
Staying warm, safe, and dry Hurricane Ian devastated parts of Florida a few days ago. The predictions showed it tracking up through the lower Appalachians this weekend. My husband and...
AT Days 156-158: Georgia brings wildlife, rocky peaks
These three trail days offered up some intriguing Georgia peaks and wildlife encounters on the AT. Here are the daily details: Day 156 - Stealth site, mile 2123.5 to Blue...