Few things bring people together like spending every waking moment together in a challenging environment. Sharing major hardships and small victories on a journey forges a special bond.
Before you know it, the people you barely knew a few weeks ago have become your trail family or “tramily.”
Choosing one’s tramily is more than merely happenstance though. You can hike around someone for days or weeks and not become anything more than acquaintances.
The people who ultimately become your tramily are the ones who share your values and goals. They belong in that small groups you want beside you during the inevitable ups and downs. They are the friends who make your hike more vibrant, and those people you will tell stories about long after you’re off the trail.
This post is dedicated to the people I consider tramily. If I am the average of the five people I spend the most time with, then I’m pretty damn lucky. Not only did we ALL beat the odds and complete the entire trail, but we did it faster than most. You guys rock!! – AT Class of 2019
Luna (aka Matthew)
Trail Magic (aka Audrey)
Gazelle (aka Lauren)
Gear Boy (aka Patrick)
Squirrel (aka Christina)
Fancy Feast (aka Marla)
Brave Little Toaster (aka Kurt)
Dr. Daffodil (aka Mat)
Moss (aka Shan)
Want to know more about these awesome people?? Read about our exploits in my trail journal.