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I've spent the last 53 years doing all the things I'm supposed to do, so now it's time to do a few things that most people would say I shouldn't! I'll start my 2025 AT thru-hike in my home state of Virginia this April. To offset some of my mom-guilt over doing this deeply indulgent thing, I'll be raising money for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy in their 100th year!

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Happy 100th Birthday ATC

Happy 100th Birthday ATC

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy turns 100 years old today! If you think about all that has changed in the last 100 years, it's remarkable that this

Mar 3, 2025 : Fun Size
A Different Kind of Big 3

A Different Kind of Big 3

Backpackers define the Big 3 as shelter, sleeping bag, and pack. As I've spent the last year reading thru-hiker blogs, I see an alternate Big 3 that

Feb 26, 2025 : Fun Size
Committing, Thanks to Badass Women

Committing, Thanks to Badass Women

I started pouring over the Appalachian Trail Data Book in 2011, imagining how I might section hike the AT over many years. I never even thought of

Feb 19, 2025 : Fun Size
Fun Size Hikes AT

Fun Size Hikes AT

If we met on the trail, among the first things you might notice is that I'm a small human being. Like, pretty short. I look at people my size and

Feb 12, 2025 : Fun Size