by Jessica | Nov 8, 2015 | Appalachian Trail Journey Blog
I woke up on September 10th in the Carriage Motel in Lincoln, NH. My original intention was to return to the trail. But, I could hear rain and I was in no mood for hiking in the mud considering my dangerous trek down Mt. Moosilauke the night before. So, I decided to...
by Jessica | Oct 26, 2015 | Appalachian Trail Journey Blog
On the evening of September 6th, I left Hanover, NH. It had been a nice breather, especially knowing the White Mountains were waiting for me. My first full day of hiking, after departing Hanover, I wandered upon Bill Ackerly’s house who has been deemed...
by Jessica | Oct 7, 2015 | Appalachian Trail Journey Blog
I left The Green Mountain House on August 28th and only hiked a few miles out to the first shelter. The following day, August 29th, was my 5 month anniversary on the Appalachian Trail. I hiked an easy 14.5 mile day and stopped at Big Branch Shelter for the night. A...
by Jessica | Sep 30, 2015 | Appalachian Trail Journey Blog
I left Dalton, MA on the morning of August 22nd. On the 23rd, I climbed the highest point in Massachussetts, which was my 5th high point ever! Hearing of some discounted Mexican food, I hitched a ride into Williamstown, MA to eat dinner at...
by Jessica | Sep 16, 2015 | Appalachian Trail Journey Blog
After an enjoyable zero in Great Barrington, MA, I would love to say I was ready to hike. But, honestly, the newness and excitement of hiking had long worn off. My feet were still sore, my legs stiff. I suppose that is one of the many mental challenges involved in...
by Jessica | Sep 10, 2015 | Appalachian Trail Journey Blog
The sun was setting as I cooked dinner at RPH Shelter. I had such a wonderful time in NYC and was somewhat bummed out when I returned to the trail. I knew I would be a couple days behind the hikers I had gotten to know when I returned to the trail after Sugar...
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