by Paty | Jun 7, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Mid-Atlantic, Trail Journals
Weekly Overview Day 29 May 31, 2019 Route: Highway 58 Trailhead (mile 487.6) to Massie Gap (mile 502)Daily Mileage: 14.4 miles After my zero day with my immediate family, it was time to get back on the trail and link up with by trail family. Before I left...
by Paty | Jun 7, 2019 | Mid-Atlantic, US High Points
Order of Visit: High Point #12 Date Visited: May 31, 2019 Route Taken: Rhododendron Trail & Appalachian Trail from Massie Gap – 8 miles roundtrip Type of Terrain: Well-defined trail over highlands, rolling hills, and some rocky terrain...
by Paty | May 31, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, The South, Trail Journals
Weekly Overview Day 22 May 24, 2019 Route: Cherry Gap Shelter (mile 361.3) to Overmountain Shelter (mile 386)Daily Mileage: 24.7 miles When we got up this morning, Gazelle and I decided to pull a big mileage day so we could make it all the way to Overmountain shelter...
by Paty | May 25, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, The South, Trail Journals
Week 3 Overview Day 15 May 17, 2019 Route: Standing Bear Farm (mile 241.5) to Max Patch (mile 255.3)Daily Mileage: 13.8 miles Last night was my first night sleeping in a hiker hostel on the AT, and I have to say I rather enjoyed it… especially at 6 a.m. this...
by Paty | May 17, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Hiking, The South, Trail Journals
Week 2 Overview Day 8 May 10, 2019 Route: Winding Stair Gap (mile 109.3) to Cold Spring Shelter (mile 125.2)Daily Mileage: 15.9 miles This morning I took the town’s morning shuttle from Franklin, TN back to the trailhead at Winding Stair Gap, and I was back on...
by Paty | May 10, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, The South, Trail Journals
Week 1 Overview Day 1 May 3, 2019 Approach Trail: Amicalola Falls Visitor Center (mile -8.8) to Springer Mountain (mile 0.0)AT Route: Springer Mountain (mile 0.0) to Hawk Mountain Shelter (mile 8.1)Daily Mileage: 16.9 miles Last night I spent a restless night at...
by Paty | May 1, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Trail Journals
Today was my last day before I officially start my Appalachian Trail thru-hike. It was filled with lots of running around finishing last minute things. Like going to the dentist (no cavities, thank goodness). And mailing resupply boxes to a few locations along the...
by Paty | May 1, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Trail Journals
On the flight back to the US from Costa Rica yesterday, it finally hit me. I’m going to be on the Appalachian Trail in another two days!! And that’s when the anxiety started creeping in. Dozens of fears and worries immediately flooded my brain. I’m...
by Paty | Apr 28, 2019 | Costa Rica, The Great Outdoors
During our long drive to the town of La Fortuna, we had to battle insanely slow roads as they curved through the mountains and around Lake Arenal. The drive seemed endless, and I battled motion sickness much of the ride. Then as we approached the final six kilometers...
by Paty | Apr 27, 2019 | Costa Rica, Places & Events
This Easter, we found ourselves in Costa Rica. Far away from pastel-colored eggs, foil wrapped chocolates, or baskets of goodies from the Easter Bunny. But this absence didn’t mean we were giving up on our chocolate fix. Instead, I booked us three tickets for...
