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Friends Along the Trail (pt.II) and the Birth of the Hamburger Helpers
I previously wrote on the great experience I had in getting to, spending time with, and leaving my friend in New Haven, CT. Well only a few days later I was blessed again with an amazing off-trail experience. A few years back (more years than I’d like to admit), I studied abroad in Edinburgh, Scotland. There, I chose to live in the student dorms to get more a “fuller exchange experience”. I was randomly assigned a roommate, from American University, named Michaela. Michaela and I not only became friends quickly, but we stayed friends throughout and after the study abroad (you may recall that she is one of the friends…
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New York: Days 28-34
New York was a blast! From Deli-Blazing, the Lemon Squeezer (and other tricky climbs), The Trailside Zoo (yes! a Zoo! you read that right), and some absolutely gorgeous views along Bear Mountain!
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Friends Along the Trail (pt. I)
I visit my friend Ife and am gifted by the kindness of lots of strangers, now friends
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Warwick, NY: Where a Drive-In meets a Cidery
A quick shout out to one of my favorite town stops so far on the trail.
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I Need Your Help Writing My Next Post
I’ve been hiking the Appalachian Trail as a Flip-Flopper, solo woman, in my mid 20’s for around two months now. I know that there are many of you out there who may identify with one or more of these qualities and who may be interested in hiking the AT in the future. So, I would love to update all of you with how it is going for me (more than just by telling you of my day-to-day experiences). Right now I plan to write about things such as: How has my fitness progressed? Is it lonely being a flip flopper? Have I felt safe as a solo woman? Have I…
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New Jersey: Days 23-26
I have two questions for you, my readers: While I believe we can all agree that there is a "Northern" New Jersey and a "Southern" New Jersey… is there such a thing as "Central" New Jersey? and on that note… which is correct: Taylor Ham or Pork Roll? These are the questions that have plagued my mind since visiting NJ and I must hear your thoughts…
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Delaware Water Gap: Days 21 & 22
Delaware Water Gap is a small town in Northern Pennsylvania, and I believed that my time there deserved a post unto its own.
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Wrapping up Pennsylvania with Caving, Fires, Trail Angels and Magic: Days 15-20
I’ve been joking since I got on the trail that California stole all the snow from the East Coast… (hence why I switched trails). However, I must have said it one too many times because now, not only has the West Coast taken the East Coast’s snow, but in return it has given the East Coast: Fires. As I sit here writing this blog post, I have taken a day off trail because the smoke coming down from Canada has made the air quality unhealthy for outdoor physical activity. I just want to say… I am thinking of all those effected by these fires.. and… I thought I left this behind?!…
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Entering Rocksylvania… Days 6-14
Continuing north along the Appalachian Trail, I pass the official halfway mark, eat ice cream, make friends, and learn to smell the roses
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Trail Terms to Know
Types of People on the Trail SOBO southbound NOBO northbound FLIP FLOP(er) Starting at some point on the trail (typically the middle, but it does not have to be), hiking to one terminus, returning to that same point and hiking to the other terminus. SECTION HIKER Hiking only a section of the trail (ie: Port Clinton to Delaware Water Gap). LASH(er) Long A$$ Section Hike(r) TRAIL ANGEL someone who takes care of hikers TRAMILY trail family SLACKPACKING hiking without the bulk of your backpacking gear. Typically your gear at a hostel or with a trail angel and you get it back at the end of the day. HIKER TRASH A…
Your Guide to Solo Backpacking and Travel
