appalachian trail 2015
Save The Best For Last…
The Katahdin Streams Campground was extremely busy on September 6th. I found myself checking in with the ranger at 7 a.m. She assigned me with number 454.... 454! I checked...
Endless Virginia
More Virginia updates... some days, it really felt like we were never going to be out of Virginia! Hope you enjoy. Day 88 - VA-43 to Bryant Ridge Shelter Miles:...
More Virginia
Hey, all. I know I am WAY behind in posting updates, and I'm not going to lie - the majority of them will probably have to wait until I am...
The Metamorphosis: From Jenn to Sgt. Moth Balls
Jenn weighed 134lbs the day she started the trail. Sgt Moth Balls weighs 126lbs. Jenn's average daily mileage in the beginning was 13 to 18 miles. Sgt Moth Balls averages...
How to Talk Your Mom Off the Ledge Before Your AT Thru-Hike
It's common sense that living in the woods for 4-6 months isn't exactly deemed safe by a majority of moms, and if your mom is anything like my mom then she...
Trail Food: Chapul Cricket Flour Bars
One trend I have noticed with most long distance hikers is a lack of healthy eating habits on the trail. Most hikers "survive" on a diet of sodium fortified nutrient...
The Appalachian Q&A with Tom and Shannon
I just ran out of deodorant and I have have 4 days before leaving for Baxter State park to start my southbound hike. My mind has been a mess of...
I’m finally here, but I’m not sure where that is.
Welcome to me, Bookie, a bit of a late bloomer here on Appalachian Trials. Just a quick idea of who I am and then let's talk about the good stuff. ...
Month Three
Here are a few more day's trail updates. Thank you for all of the support! Day 61 - VA-42 to Chestnut Knob Shelter Miles: 11.6 Everyone had a slow start...
Indecisions
Being rescued from hyperthermia This picture is from my day 2 of this backpacking adventure! In March the weather went from misty foggy spring to an icey slushy wintery...