12+ hour, 38+ min ago  (422+ words) The weather changed. From a week or more of rain and 100% humidity, the sun came out as I walked into Shenandoah. I had vented and whined and processed my feelings. I took a rest day. I made a plan. My…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (791+ words) Parrish Mc Whorter is taking on the AT! Originally from Georgia, Parrish has spent the last 5 years in Philadelphia performing stand up comedy, working in fashion, traveling, and dreaming about her first thru-hike attempt. She is most excited for the…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago  (282+ words) I will be staying at Weary Feet Hostel tonight, since I haven't showered or done laundry in a week. It's about 16 miles from the shelter I slept at last night, and I'm happy that I'm hiking into a hostel stay…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (474+ words) I heard a lot about the Virginia section of the AT before I ever stepped foot on the trail. Some of what I heard was good while some of it was not as good. Needless to say, I was absolutely…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (229+ words) I've met some interesting people, some good people, and some people that have impressed me." I was fortunate to run into two backpackers a few weeks ago that would qualify under all 3 categories " Alaska and Veto. On one particularly long,…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (878+ words) I love Virginia. There, I said it." So many people sing the blues while in Virginia, but not this girl! I enjoyed every minute of it." Even the difficult ones." This state had so much to offer, and I never…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (210+ words) I woke up dehydrated and in disbelief, with a headache that was army crawling its way toward migraine territory. I felt like I'd been hit by a truck. Despite avoiding shelters and hiking alone, I had been bit by the…...