Incredible 2019 Thru-Hiker Transformations Part 2
Thru-hiking takes a toll on a person. Mind, body, and spirit. While the transformations of mind and spirit might be the real change after several months in the outdoors, it’s easier to see the body’s reaction to 2,000+ miles of walking. Cheers to the champions who overcame the odds and have the before-and-after photos to prove it.
Whether you’re NOBO, SOBO, flip-flopping, or completing your thru-hike after years of section hiking, we want to feature you. Send your transformation photos (preferably in before/after format) along with trail name, start date, finish date, and any other relevant info to [email protected] to be included in our roundup.
Big thanks to everyone who submitted, and to Taylor Frint for her production assistance.
Tank
Oh Lordie
Tippy Toes
Tigerlilly
March 21 – September 9
Ginger Ballz
Ribbit
Mama G / Silverback
April 29 – September 17
Classic
February 27 – July 1
Yukon
March 3 – July 18
Shadow
May 1 – September 11
Comet
March 1 – July 1
Washbucket
April 27 – September 13
Wicked
March 19 – August 27
Yogi
March 27 – September 9
IRON
March 30 – April 14. “Wore the same nasty shirt the entire trail”
Shortstack
April 5 – August 24. “Fun fact – first Bruneian on trail”
Buffet
March 31 – September 22. Weight lost: 97 pounds
Pony
March 24 – September 14
Highlander
Swiss Miss
March 6 – August 12
Lady Di
February 21 – October 5
Chappy
March 3 – September 21
Spench
April 21 – October 17. “Started out my hike going NOBO from Campo. Got to Lone Pine and flipped up to the northern terminus and hiked SOBO the rest of the way back to Mt. Whitney/Lone Pine!”
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