Appalachian trail 2023
Day 31: Out of the Bubble
Would you climb almost 5,000 feet of total elevation for a summit with no view? I would. I did.
Day 30: Zero Day in Erwin
Thru hikers call it “taking a zero” or “zeroing.” What a misnomer. Zero miles on the AT, for sure, but not zero miles or zero things to do.
A former Graduate Student’s Athlete Nutrition Portfolio: AT Thru Hiker Edition
Hi friends! I introduced myself (and my frog hat) yesterday but I wanted to share something really quick before my mom drops me off at the Approach Trail tomorrow and...
29 Miles of Hiking in the Frozen Snowing Highlands
It was just going to be another day of hiking. Sure! That's what I would tell myself as I began my 28th day on the AT and what would become...
Appalachian Spectres & Superstitions (Campfire Optional)
...[S]omewhere south of Pennsylvania, thru-hikers trade crawdads for mudbugs and find themselves deep in a region of ancient native healing and folkways without realizing the rich and mystical history of...
These Boots Were Made For Walking
One piece of gear that matters the most to me are my FEET! I have lost toenails and endured my share of nasty blisters. In my running days, I once...
One Woman’s Inevitable Return to The Appalachian Trail
Hello, and thank you for dropping in! Most likely you are a fellow long distance hiker, an aspiring backpacker, or an amazingly curious friend or family member supporting my thru-hike. My...