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AT Days 92-95: Meet Virginia – heat, snakes, and climbing bears!
I was still adjusting to the AT in Virginia after finishing my northern leg. It was steamy hot, and animals were showing up!
Northern Virginia, Part 2: Getting Somewhere
Days 87-89: On day 87, I woke up and went through my normal morning routine: collected my bear bag, started warming up some water, and slowly packed while checking out...
Northern Virginia, Part 1: Singing the Blues
Days 77-79: I returned to the trail sans the energy and excitement that I normally did. I noticed as I began to drag my feet first with getting in the...
The Virginia Takeaways
550 miles is a long time to hike. A long time to have an adventure. A long time to revisit conversations with yourself. A long time to overcome obstacles and,...
54 Miles of Northern Virginia in April: Harpers Ferry to Front Royal, Part 2
Part 2 of a reflection on a 54 mile section hike from Harpers Ferry, WV to Front Royal, VA on the Appalachian Trail in April 2022.
Southern Virginia, Part 2: Equal Measures
Days 62-65: The morning after the thunderstorm on the ridge, I hiked a nero into Pearisburg, where my partner picked me up for a quick zero the next day. We...
Days 93-100! The Virginia Cruise Part 2: The Shennies
After saying our final goodbye to Charlotte, we walked back into the woods. We only had 4 miles to hike to our next family rendezvous - this time Bryces cousins,...
Virginia Highs
Serendipity asked how I was feeling and if I’d gotten the Virginia blues. I haven’t, in fact I’ve really enjoyed the state. Mostly due to the amazing people with whom...
Days 84-92 The Virginia Cruise Part 1- to Rockfish Gap
The one thing Glasgow is missing but sorely needs is a breakfast diner. All good southern trail towns should have a place that serves biscuits and buttery grits. Alas, Glasgow...
54 Miles of Northern Virginia in April: Harpers Ferry to Front Royal, Part 1
Tales from a 54 mile southbound AT section hike in Northern Virginia in late April 2022, part 1.