March 10th Miles Hiked: 8.8 on the Approach trail plus 0.2 on the AT to Springer mountain shelter. = 9.0 miles Amicalola Falls State Park visitor center to Springer mountain shelter. This morning we broke down our very wet camp fairly quickly. It down-poured the entire night before and no one slept well. Emma andContinueContinue reading “Day Zero: The Approach Trail and The First White Blaze”
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Arriving and Night One at Amicalola Falls State Park, GA
On March 9th my dad, sister and her friend Clay, picked Caroline and myself up from my apartment in Columbus to drive down to Georgia. It felt like such a long drive for me because I was so excited, but it was only 8-9 hours. I set up and tested the sattelitephone my parents gotContinueContinue reading “Arriving and Night One at Amicalola Falls State Park, GA”
Hocking Hills State Park, OH
Today Jeff and I made a short trip to Hocking Hills State Park in Logan, Ohio. We hiked a 5 mile loop hitting some major attractions of the park. The snow fall was perfect and we didn’t see too many people which I was very happy about. I have only visited this park in theContinueContinue reading “Hocking Hills State Park, OH”
The Timing and Logistics of My Thru Hike
This post originally appeared on my Appalachian Trail Blog on thetrek.co which you can read here. What is a thru hike you might ask? While some may not agree, I have found the definition of a thru hike to be a lose term. The definition that I tend to see used the most and the oneContinueContinue reading “The Timing and Logistics of My Thru Hike”
Why I am walking 2,200 miles in 2019
This article originally appeared on my trail blog for The Trek which you can read here The Appalachian Trail is more than just a physical challenge, a great majority of it is actually a mental undertaking. What makes a person successfully walk 2,200 miles through the rain, over mountainous terrain, sleeping in unfordable conditions, withContinueContinue reading “Why I am walking 2,200 miles in 2019”
Sources of information, inspiration, and motivation (to plan a thru hike of the Appalachian Trail)
This blog post originally appeared on my trail blog for The Trek which you can read here. Before hitting the trail I have asked countless questions about what I am really getting myself into. To answer this question I have done my own research on just about anything I could think of for the trail.ContinueContinue reading “Sources of information, inspiration, and motivation (to plan a thru hike of the Appalachian Trail)”
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Climbing Trip
Rock climbing trip to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. December 2018-January 2019.
Backpacking at Zaleski State Forrest Round 2: December
This is a link to the map I am referring to throughout the post. Pictures are at the end. After two different plans to go backpacking fell through, my friend Caroline and I found three days that we could go backpacking at Zaleski State Forrest in Ohio. We knew it was going to be coldContinueContinue reading “Backpacking at Zaleski State Forrest Round 2: December”
Winter Backpacking Tips
After researching the web I have complied a list of what I think are the most useful and practical winter backpacking tips I have found. Bring two sleeping pads – use the foam cell one closest to the ground and an inflatable one on top of it Have a designated set of dry clothes- wearContinueContinue reading “Winter Backpacking Tips”
Data I would like to potentially collect and analyze for my AT thru hike
While I am on the AT I plan to record certain data daily so I can analyze them at the end of my hike for my own entertainment and to give other hikers information. Here are some of the things I want to track. If you have any other interesting ideas please leave them inContinueContinue reading “Data I would like to potentially collect and analyze for my AT thru hike”
Backpacking Bucket List
This is my bucket list of some backpacking trails I would love to do. I’m slowly finding more and starting to compile a list of them along with links. If you have any suggestions especially of a good loop or shorter trail please leave a comment! Arkansas Buffalo River Trail California John Muir Trail -ContinueContinue reading “Backpacking Bucket List”
John Bryan State Park and Clifton Gorge Nature Preserve; Yellow Springs, Ohio
This weekend I went hiking at John Bryan State Park and Clifton Gorge Nature Preserve in Yellow Springs Ohio with my friend Ester. We began our hike on the Pittsburgh to Cincinnati Stagecoach trail at John Bryan which was an hour drive from Columbus. We learned that we could turn our hike into one bigContinueContinue reading “John Bryan State Park and Clifton Gorge Nature Preserve; Yellow Springs, Ohio”
Backpacking in Shenandoah National Park
This past week I got the chance to go backpacking at Shenandoah National Park with a club from school called Women In The Outdoors. We left for Virginia on Thursday but first we spent a night base camping at Seneca Shadows campground in Seneca Rocks WV. The night of base camping was nice to hangContinueContinue reading “Backpacking in Shenandoah National Park”
What’s in My Pack? The essential gear I bring along every backpacking trip … so far
With my upcoming trip to Shenandoah National Park this week I was inspired to make a post about what I bring in my pack. I am still a beginner backpacker, but this is the gear I am brining on this trip! Pack: Osprey Aura AG 65 … 4lbs Tent: REI camp dome 2 ( giftedContinueContinue reading “What’s in My Pack? The essential gear I bring along every backpacking trip … so far”
Ariel Foundation Park; Mount Vernon Ohio
Today Emma and I ran a 5 mile race at this park. The race was called Brokeman’s Classic and we only paid $12 to run! I’ve been following this running company for a while and looking at their races. They always have really cheap ones in comparison to everything else which is super nice, especiallyContinueContinue reading “Ariel Foundation Park; Mount Vernon Ohio”
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