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I completed my thru hike of the Appalachian Trail in June of 2026. I love hiking, camping, observing the flora and fauna of trail ecosystems, meeting new people on trail, and experiencing trail towns. I have thru hiked the Colorado Trail (2025), the Kekekabic Trail (2024), Pictured Rocks (2023), Isle Royale (2022), and the Superior Hiking Trail (2021). Also, I have hiked section(s) of the PCT (2024), the Border Route Trail (2024), the North Country Trail (2023), the Ice Age Trail (2022-25), and the Great Wall of China (2017).

I completed my thru hike of the Appalachian Trail in June of 2026. I love hiking, camping, observing the flora and fauna of trail ecosystems, meeting new people on trail, and experiencing trail towns. I have thru hiked the Colorado Trail (2025), the Kekekabic Trail (2024), Pictured Rocks (2023), Isle Royale (2022), and the Superior Hiking Trail (2021). Also, I have hiked section(s) of the PCT (2024), the Border Route Trail (2024), the North Country Trail (2023), the Ice Age Trail (2022-25), and the Great Wall of China (2017).

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Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari

The TreK: Gear and Thoughts For AT Thru Hike

I thru hiked the Appalachian Trail (AT) northbound (NOBO) in 2026 from late-January to mid-June and this is my gear list for an early-season.

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July 2, 2026

Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari

The TreK: Gear and Thoughts For AT Thru Hike

I thru hiked the Appalachian Trail (AT) northbound (NOBO) in 2026 from late-January to mid-June and this is my gear list for an early-season.

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