Hey there! I'm Britney, and I'm attempting a SOBO thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail. I completed the northern bit of the Camino earlier this year and realized I really like walking! I mean -- I don't like to brag -- but I've been walking now for about 24 years (give or take a few months) and am really stoked to hit the hills I grew up in. Thanks for checking out my page!
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Unexpected Pleasure Through the Whites
Since day one, I'd been hearing about the infamous Whites. From how everyone described them, I felt sure that this week was going to be the most
Week Three: Goodbye, Maine, Hello, New Hampshire!
This update details my last week in Maine as I ventured from Rangeley to Andover (Old Blue Mountain), summited Baldpate and Speck Mountain, as well
Trail Update: My Second Week, Monson to Rangeley
After a pit stop in Monson, I was feeling re-energized and ready to take on the trail again. There was no doubt in my mind that this was where I
First Week on the Trail: 100-Mile Wilderness
Being a SOBOer is a bit unforgiving. You summit Katahdin and then bam, you're in the 100-Mile Wilderness. For a NOBO hiker, the 100-Mile is no
Summiting Katahdin, and the Start of a Big Adventure
Alright, so you're ready to shove off on your big southbound Appalachian adventure, but how the heck do you get to Katahdin? There are a few
Heading South in a Homecoming Trek
Hey, everyone! The name's Brittney, or Red out here on the trail. I'm originally from Kentucky but have been living abroad for the past three years,