Annie Protzmann

My name is Platinum (or Annie) and I am an AT 2022 thru-hiker and PCT 2023 thru-hiker! I am currently prepping and planning for a SOBO Direttissima for summer of 2025 and the CDT for a SOBO start in 2026! With lots of little adventures in between!

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My First Love, the Rebound, and the Future!

My First Love, the Rebound, and the Future!

It has been well over two years since I posted on this here platform! I had the vision of having all this time to write and blog while on my

Nov 12, 2024 : Annie Protzmann
Day 26: Miles 0 – 275

Day 26: Miles 0 – 275

I thought that I would’ve had an on-trail blog post published by now, but my days are busy! These past (almost) four weeks have been a whirlwind of

Mar 25, 2022 : Annie Protzmann
Pre-Trail Anxiety & Gratitude

Pre-Trail Anxiety & Gratitude

In just 96 hours, I will have already made my first steps on my walk to Katahdin—and holy *bleep.* To say I am a mix of emotions is an

Feb 23, 2022 : Annie Protzmann
Hiking For a Charity: Global Grassroots

Hiking For a Charity: Global Grassroots

Who is Global Grassroots? (Donation Link Below) Global Grassroots mission: "Our mission is to catalyze women and girls as leaders of Conscious

Feb 9, 2022 : Annie Protzmann
Hiker Intro: Perfect Timing

Hiker Intro: Perfect Timing

Sunday, February 27th, 2022 will mark the start of my ~five-month thru-hike beginning on the Approach Trail to Springer Mountain. My path to the AT

Jan 29, 2022 : Annie Protzmann