Anna Zimmerman

My name is Anna. I am an 2017 Appalachian Trail thru-hiker. I'm not a writer but am a photographer and I'm trying to live this one life to the fullest.

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How Running Has Helped Post Thru-Hike

How Running Has Helped Post Thru-Hike

ItÂ’s been a year to the day since I started walking north to Maine. A lot changed during those five-and-a-half months of hiking. I ate whatever and

Apr 9, 2018 : Anna Zimmerman
Moments from the Appalachian Trail

Moments from the Appalachian Trail

I put together a little video collage of some moments of my thru hike - start to

Oct 4, 2017 : Anna Zimmerman
Mile 2075.4 – Mile 2189.8

Mile 2075.4 – Mile 2189.8

Mile 2091.1 This morning I entered the 100 wilderness. I can't believe I'm here. I mean, I can but this is the last week before Katahdin. I'll be

Sep 27, 2017 : Anna Zimmerman
Mile 1891.8 – Mile 2075.3

Mile 1891.8 – Mile 2075.3

Mile 1905.8 Today was pretty rough. I left the hostel in the rain and the rain didn't stop all day. The boards that go over the bogs are

Sep 18, 2017 : Anna Zimmerman
Mile 1747.8 – Mile 1891.7

Mile 1747.8 – Mile 1891.7

Mile 1763.7 After I left the pizza place in Hanover and I started walking up the mountain to tent at the shelter. As I was walking up I ran into a

Sep 5, 2017 : Anna Zimmerman
Mile 1565.9 – Mile 1747.7

Mile 1565.9 – Mile 1747.7

Mile 1580.5 This morning I walked 2.5 to the town of Dalton, MA. I headed straight for the coffee shop for a breakfast sandwich, muffin, and a

Aug 25, 2017 : Anna Zimmerman
Mile 1446.6 – Mile 1565.8

Mile 1446.6 – Mile 1565.8

Mile 1458.4 Kirsten and I started hiking around noon today. We had a few errands in the morning to take care of and it was nice to have a little

Aug 15, 2017 : Anna Zimmerman
Mile 1293.7 – Mile 1446.4

Mile 1293.7 – Mile 1446.4

Mile 1305.8 I had to wait until about 1 o'clock today for my package to arrive before I could leave Delaware Water Gap. Once the package arrived,

Aug 6, 2017 : Anna Zimmerman
Mile 1129.4 – Mile 1293.6

Mile 1129.4 – Mile 1293.6

Mile 1138.1 I had a pretty awesome, short day. I got a late start today since I stayed at the hotel and then went to do laundry at the truck

Jul 26, 2017 : Anna Zimmerman
The Challenges and Benefits of Thru-Hiking with Your Pup

The Challenges and Benefits of Thru-Hiking with Your Pup

First off, these opinions are all based on my experience the past couple months. I'm sure many other hikers have had different experiences and have

Jul 19, 2017 : Anna Zimmerman