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 25, 2019 | Costa Rica, Day Hikes
On April 22nd, we celebrated Earth Day by taking a hike in Costa Rica near Arenal Volcano. In 1968, this volcano erupted without warning for three days straight, and dramatically changed the surrounding landscape. Hiking Arenal As soon as we saw Arenal Volcano looming...
