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Beginning my SOBO hike, Shenandoah + Trail Angels!

Beginning my SOBO hike, Shenandoah + Trail Angels!

Before Shenandoah  Days 96, 97, 98, and 99, miles 1172.5 to 1229.2 (56.7 miles total). I took the train from Washington DC out to Harpers Ferry. On the train I...

Sep 25, 2023 : Dakota Churchill
The Sierras

The Sierras

Plans Change  So I wasn’t actually planning on doing any of the Sierra Nevada. Mainly because I didn’t have the money for a plane ticket down. Thanks to my Aunt...

Sep 16, 2023 : Amelia Hill
Vermont

Vermont

Day 55 - Old Seth Warner Shelter to Route 9 Hoot-hooot-hoot called a barred owl last night, welcoming us to Vermont while we drifted off to sleep in our tent....

Jun 28, 2023 : Twist-Tie and Spreadsheet
Tales From The Trail

Tales From The Trail

What have I learned? I have only been hiking for 5 weeks and have covered just over 500 miles. I have met so many amazing people and I’ve learned so...

May 29, 2023 : Amelia Hill
Pennsylvania – Part 2

Pennsylvania – Part 2

Day 14 - A Zero Day in Hershey Day 15 - Duncannon to Peter’s Mountain Shelter Sometimes I have long, vivid dreams that I remember in great detail upon waking....

May 13, 2023 : Twist-Tie and Spreadsheet
Day 3: I Got Lost and Faced a Bear Situation

Day 3: I Got Lost and Faced a Bear Situation

I got lost for the first time since setting out two days prior, and had to make a decision after learning about a problem bear in the area.

May 10, 2023 : Fresh Prince
Day 2: One Squall, Two Squall, Three Squall, Four

Day 2: One Squall, Two Squall, Three Squall, Four

During my first full day of hiking, progress was slow as I insisted on examining every plant I encountered on the trail.

May 9, 2023 : Fresh Prince
Day 1, Part 2: I’m Surrounded by Badasses

Day 1, Part 2: I’m Surrounded by Badasses

Throughout my first day on trail, fellow hikers shared their wisdom and perspectives, making me feel warmly welcomed.

May 8, 2023 : Fresh Prince
Day 1, Part 1: An Unexpected Delay

Day 1, Part 1: An Unexpected Delay

With the ATC closed for the morning, I spent some time in town before hitting the trail to start my hike.

May 8, 2023 : Fresh Prince
Day 0: Four Trains to Harpers Ferry

Day 0: Four Trains to Harpers Ferry

Everyone keeps asking me if I'm super jazzed about my hike, but to be honest, I haven't had much space to think about it. I am exhausted from all of...

May 7, 2023 : Fresh Prince