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