AM on the AT
Hi! I thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail, from Georgia to Maine, as a solo woman in 2021. Here you’ll find stories from my adventure, advice for aspiring backpackers, and other tales from the trail. If you have any questions or just wanna say hey, drop a comment! Hope you enjoy!
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Ridgerunners’ Top Tips for Appalachian Trail Hikers
Originally posted on The Trek. “It’s just a simple trail,” says Jim Fetig, describing the Appalachian Trail. “It’s just a simple trail. Which is to say, it’s not a simple trail. There are people doing all the work that you don’t see as a hiker. Nor should you have to see it. But the point…
The Easiest Way to Decrease Your Base Weight
Originally posted on The Trek. Almost all backpackers are obsessed with their base weight. During my thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, I was questioned about my base weight and the overall weight of my pack almost as often as I was asked my name. Pack weight comparison is, in my opinion, rather toxic. However, it…
Of Hikers and Mountains: Pickles
While I had tons of adventures of my own on the Appalachian Trail, Of Hikers and Mountains will tell the tales of other hikers. About a month ago, I interviewed my friend Pickles about her journey, and this is the story that emerged. Some of the following phrases were her exact words, I only brought…
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