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Virginia Blues & Views

Virginia Blues & Views

Despite being well over halfway done with my thru hike, the Virginia Blues unexpectedly hit me hard. Maybe it's just at that point the trail starts to feel repetitive or...

May 22, 2023 : Lauren Slattery
Myth Busters: Virginia Blues

Myth Busters: Virginia Blues

It’s taken us 34 days to cover the 550 miles of AT in Virginia. What are the Virginia Blues? For most hikers, the first thoughts that come to mind about...

May 18, 2023 : Patrick and Katie
Days 31-35: Hiking Into Virginia

Days 31-35: Hiking Into Virginia

The days leading up to and just after reaching the Southern Virginia border and experiencing Damascus. Rocks are the new norm. Day 31 Hiking from: Tentsite outside Roan Mountain,

May 11, 2023 : Lily
The Mountains in Virginia are Not My Friends

The Mountains in Virginia are Not My Friends

The vortex of Glasgow, Virginia almost got me. Funny to think that such a small town very nearly had the power to pull me in, but small towns always seemed...

May 6, 2023 : Jessica Rhane
Conquering Virginia’s Triple Crown

Conquering Virginia’s Triple Crown

Wandering through the woods with my life on my back had thus far been such an adventure, and I wouldn’t change a thing about it. Well, maybe one thing. Not...

Apr 25, 2023 : Jessica Rhane
Virginia Is For Hikers

Virginia Is For Hikers

My desire to finally hit Virginia was getting unmanageable. The shelters in Tennessee didn’t have privies, so we saw no point in pushing to them most nights. I had been...

Apr 5, 2023 : Jessica Rhane
Takeaways From My “Shakedown Hike” on the Virginia Triple Crown

Takeaways From My “Shakedown Hike” on the Virginia Triple Crown

I start my trek from Georgia to Maine in T-15 days. A decade of dreaming and planning is about to become a reality. I'm afraid. I'm nervous, and my body...

Mar 2, 2023 : Ju Lee
Virginia part 2 – When the Going Gets Freezing Cold, the Aussie Gets Going

Virginia part 2 – When the Going Gets Freezing Cold, the Aussie Gets Going

Before starting the AT, I did a lot of research and planning. One of the things I looked into was the average temperatures for each state I would be passing...

Nov 24, 2022 : Bec on the AT
Virginia – back to the mountains

Virginia – back to the mountains

The passing over into Virginia has brought the return of the epic mountain views that I experienced in the north. I again get to stand on top of a mountain...

Nov 15, 2022 : Bec on the AT
What’s That About Virginia Blues: SOBO Days 105 – 119

What’s That About Virginia Blues: SOBO Days 105 – 119

I'm not sure when the Virginia Blues are supposed to crush my spirits, but I can tell you that it certainly has not been during this last section. The past...

Oct 26, 2022 : Jana