Appalachian thru Hiker

Week 5 (April 29 to May 5):  Rain, Rocks and Kindness

Week 5 (April 29 to May 5): Rain, Rocks and Kindness

“Ah, kindness./what a simple way/to tell another struggling soul/that there is love/to be found/in the world.” Alison Malee. @alison.malee April 29th started at Winder Furnace Shelter 1226.9 and

Dec 2, 2023 : Beth Malchus Stafa
The Summit Is not the End: Thoughts on Post-Trail Depression

The Summit Is not the End: Thoughts on Post-Trail Depression

Huddled, a sodden mass of wet bodies, we watched the rain come down in sheets.  We’d just covered 10-plus miles of trail dashing through puddles and downpour with a single...

Mar 22, 2018 : Bookie
Thank You, Appalachian Trail

Thank You, Appalachian Trail

Katahdin Was Never The End   I finished my hike backtracking from Katahdin after concerns over my many injuries began to fuel doubts I’d finish before the park closed. The...

Oct 24, 2017 : Jeremy Gottschalk