Pearisburg
Days 71-79 Woods Hole to Daleville
Leaving Woods Hole was so hard. Plus it was raining. We finally tore ourselves away, consoling ourselves that we only had 11 miles to do that day. Since we resupplied...
Day 47: Continental Divides
Of course there’s only one Eastern Divide. But the trail crosses over this divide three times between Peters Mountain and the Triple Crown. And this triple crossing is not just...
Southern Virginia is NOT Flat!
Through the first part of my AT hike I frequently heard “Virginia is flat.” I beg to differ! Southern Virginia offered some significant elevation challenges combined with onerous rocks! My...
How to Section Hike Virginia II: Pearisburg to Daleville
Section Hiking Virginia on the Appalachian Trail Pearisburg to Daleville At-a-Glance Distance: 92 miles Terrain type: A mixture of ridge walking, woodlands, and farmland, with some major elevation
How to Section Hike Virginia: Damascus to Pearisburg
Section Hiking the Appalachian Trail in Virginia: The Southern Section At-a-Glance Distance: 166 miles Terrain type: A mixture of high mountain balds, woodlands, ridge walking, and
It’s About the Smiles and the 500 Miles – Marion, VA to Harpers Ferry, WV: Part 1
Firebone Campsite Our plan was to shuttle into Marion to resupply and then get back out to continue hiking. But first, we needed a refuel at the Pizza Hut buffet...
Virginia, Virginia, Virginia
Days 48 to 52 were all above 17 miles, around which I seem to be pretty comfortable now. It feels pretty awesome to crank out an 18 mile day and...
Coco and Magnus — Days 60 through 65 — Zip Line, Sunrise, and a Bath
Friends! Magnus and I are a mere two miles shy of the 1/3 mark of the Appalachian Trail. I would like to mention that of the three companies we have...
Coco and Magnus – Days 47 through 59 – Snackpacking, Ponies, and Four Day Weekend
Hello! Since we've seen each other last, Magnus and I have hiked 165.2 miles. Approximately 150 of those miles didn't involve a single shower. Yay? I am grateful for the...