Ashley Samuel

Currently thru hiking the Appalachian Trail northbound 2018. Follow the positive growth thru hiking has brought to my life!

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Seeing the Trail in a New Way While I’m Night Hiking

Seeing the Trail in a New Way While I’m Night Hiking

Have you ever night hiked? It’s one of the most exhilarating feelings in the world. Imagine it. It’s pitch black. Your senses are

Sep 11, 2018 : Ashley Samuel
Appreciating the Beauty of the Appalachian Trail

Appreciating the Beauty of the Appalachian Trail

Right now in this moment I am sitting 50 miles south of Mount Katahdin, the summit that marks the end of my arduous 2,190 mile journey. I’m actually

Sep 5, 2018 : Ashley Samuel
Some of My Favorite Gluten-Free Foods while Thru-Hiking

Some of My Favorite Gluten-Free Foods while Thru-Hiking

Gluten-free food options aren’t as tough to find in everyday life as it used to be but there is still room for improvement in the hiking world. It’s

Aug 29, 2018 : Ashley Samuel
Blue Blazing to Some Magical Spots off the Trail

Blue Blazing to Some Magical Spots off the Trail

Some of the best spots and campsites on my thru-hike have been down a blue blaze. A blue blaze is a side trail off the main trail, and the AT has

Aug 25, 2018 : Ashley Samuel
Section Tested in Georgia, Then on to a Thru-Hike

Section Tested in Georgia, Then on to a Thru-Hike

Feb. 10, 2018 The forecast called for a mix of snow, sleet, and thunderstorms. All weekend. It was the last section I needed to finish my hike of

Aug 19, 2018 : Ashley Samuel