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Seven Days on the Appalachian Trail: Stats! (and other lessons)

August 9, 2022

And finally, let’s talk about trail names. Everyone on the AT gets one. It can be bestowed upon you by another hiker, or you can invent your own. There are no rules, and some people skip it all together. I studied the names scribbled on graffiti boards in the various shelters and have been amused by the huge variety out there. “Sticky Buns” is my current favorite. … More Seven Days on the Appalachian Trail: Stats! (and other lessons)

Laura’s Journal: AT 6 – less water, more mushrooms

July 16, 2022

Transcription of journal page photos can be found below. A more traditional blogpost of this hike can be found HERE along with lots of pictures. Trail Map Says: 11.4 miles Laura’s Watch Says: 11.95 miles Elevation Gain: 2,262 feet (2,274?) Elevation Loss: 2,070 Start Time: 8:39 am End Time: 4:05pm Active Hiking Time: 5:39 Average … More Laura’s Journal: AT 6 – less water, more mushrooms

Laura’s Journal: AT 5, I feed four people ‘shrooms (and no one dies or has “excess fun”)

July 15, 2022

Transcription of journal page photos can be found below. A more traditional blogpost of this hike can be found HERE along with lots of pictures. So yesterday: turns out we’re on an unusually dry section of the trail. Hobz took a look at available water stops when we stopped at Watauga Dam. The few springs … More Laura’s Journal: AT 5, I feed four people ‘shrooms (and no one dies or has “excess fun”)