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