😜 leaving the airports!
March 4, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Leaving ATL headed north to pick up some supplies, get some rest, and hopefully hit the trail in the early morning! Exciting!
Waiting for my ride!
March 5, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
I got up really early and I sent out 45 million emails and now I am ready to head to the trail! So excited!
The gateway at Amicalola Falls
March 5, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
After registering with park rangers I started my hike on the approach trail- through the iconic stone archway!
First Steps
March 5, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
After registering with park rangers I started my hike on the approach trail- through the iconic stone archway! 8.5 miles uphill to reach Springer Mountain where the AT actually begins.
Amicalola Falls
March 5, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Impressive water fall!! Over 500 steps to the top!!
Foggy forest
March 5, 2025 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 5 °C
Springer Mountain
March 5, 2025 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 4 °C
It was sleeting when I got To the top of the mountain! This is mile zero ( southern terminus) of the Appalachian Trail - I hiked almost 9 miles to get here 😜
Hurricane Helen damage in forest
March 5, 2025 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 3 °C
🌜Stover Creek Shelter
March 5, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C
Stayed overnight in the Stover Creek Shelter at mile 2,9 of AT which would make my total mileage for day 1 1.4
The weather was increasing cold throughout the w and there were a couple bouts of snowRead more
On trail by 9am
March 6, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ -1 °C
Little dusting of snow on the trail- decided to listen to a dub techno set to create a mood. That was a great choice!
Water crossing
March 6, 2025 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 -1 °C
There are many! I will try not to bore you with how beautiful it is 🤓
Underneath our feet…
March 6, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ -1 °C
… crystals grow like plants. 🎵
Amazing rustic cemetery
March 6, 2025 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 0 °C
Rustic rock grave markers- hard to tell how old but very well maintained and welcoming to hikers - I was excited to find this curiosity
Fun with trees!
March 6, 2025 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 1 °C
Stick season views
March 6, 2025 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 4 °C
This view only exists because it is still “stick season”.
Fungus among us
March 6, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
🌜Gooch mountain shelter
March 6, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 3 °C
There were some hills today early on that mellowed out towards the end of the day. Covered 12.9 miles on the trail and have arrived at Gooch Mountain shelter. Good group here with a fun dynamic.Read more
Beautiful ridgeline hiking
March 7, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
L’Arc de “Tree”-omphe
March 7, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Me and my gear
March 7, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Stairway to Blood Mountain
March 7, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Elevation 4452 ft!
You “lichen” my new look?
March 7, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Arrival at Blood Mountain
March 7, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
The final approach was nearly an hour of up-up-UP! Elevation 4452 here at the top. It’s the highest peak on the Appalachian trail in GA.
Sunset on Blood Mountain
March 7, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Sister Sun, you have been eliminated!
March 7, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
