Tuesday, April 5th
A Camino shell shaped mushroom, I found on the Appalachian Trail. I have a major announcement! I’m pivoting to Spain from the Appalachian Trail. My wonderful husband Ma
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday – March 31st – April 2nd
I spent a couple of days with Ann exploring the Pigeon Forge area. We rode the Pigeon Forge trolly all around the area. Stopped and shopped in the different stores. We also d
Wednesday, March 30th
Mt. Collins Shelter to Newfound Gap 4.9 miles Total miles 207.7 My last Appalachian Trail hike for now. I hiked out with Stumpknocker Mark. We hiked the same pace and were me
Tuesday, March 29th
Silers Bald Shelter to Mt. Collins Shelter 7.3 miles Total miles 202.8 Today’s hike was a lot longer than I anticipated. I was very happy at the beginning. I feel like
Monday, March 28th
Derrick Knob Shelter to Silers Bald Shelter 5.7 miles Total miles 195.5 Last night was 14°. Brrrr Today’s hike was very nice. There were some steep uphill climbs, but
Sunday, March 27th
Mile 187.7 (dispersed camping) to Derrick Knob Shelter 2 miles Total miles 189.9 I took my time getting ready this morning. I didn’t have far to hike. Taking a tent dow
Saturday, March 26th
Russell Field Shelter to Mile 187.8 (dispersed camping) 7 miles Total miles 187.7 Today was my most difficult day. The terrain was relentless with the elevation changes and rocky p
Friday, March 25th
Birch Spring Gap to Russell Field Shelter 8.5 miles Total miles 180.8 Another late start this morning, 8:10am, well a late start for me. I also found out my headlamp batterie
Thursday, March 24th
Fontana Dam Visitor Center to Birch Spring Gap 6 miles Total miles 172.3 It was a perfect day to hike. Also a long and hard day for me. My backpack was hurting and it’s proba
Tuesday, March 22nd and Wednesday, March 23rd
Fontana Dam Lodge Zero day Total miles 166.3 Today and tomorrow are zero days due to inclement weather. Bored, bored, and bored. Breakfast burrito with seasonal fruit