😜 leaving the airports!
4 maart 2025, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 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!
5 maart 2025, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 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
5 maart 2025, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
After registering with park rangers I started my hike on the approach trail- through the iconic stone archway!
First Steps
5 maart 2025, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 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
5 maart 2025, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Impressive water fall!! Over 500 steps to the top!!
Foggy forest
5 maart 2025, Verenigde Staten ⋅ 🌧 5 °C
Springer Mountain
5 maart 2025, Verenigde Staten ⋅ 🌧 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
5 maart 2025, Verenigde Staten ⋅ 🌧 3 °C
🌜Stover Creek Shelter
5 maart 2025, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 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 snowMeer informatie
On trail by 9am
6 maart 2025, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ -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
6 maart 2025, Verenigde Staten ⋅ 🌬 -1 °C
There are many! I will try not to bore you with how beautiful it is 🤓
Underneath our feet…
6 maart 2025, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ -1 °C
… crystals grow like plants. 🎵
Amazing rustic cemetery
6 maart 2025, Verenigde Staten ⋅ 🌬 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!
6 maart 2025, Verenigde Staten ⋅ 🌬 1 °C
Stick season views
6 maart 2025, Verenigde Staten ⋅ 🌬 4 °C
This view only exists because it is still “stick season”.
Fungus among us
6 maart 2025, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
🌜Gooch mountain shelter
6 maart 2025, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 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.Meer informatie
Beautiful ridgeline hiking
7 maart 2025, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
L’Arc de “Tree”-omphe
7 maart 2025, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Me and my gear
7 maart 2025, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Stairway to Blood Mountain
7 maart 2025, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Elevation 4452 ft!
You “lichen” my new look?
7 maart 2025, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Arrival at Blood Mountain
7 maart 2025, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 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
7 maart 2025, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Sister Sun, you have been eliminated!
7 maart 2025, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C







































































