Carlie Gentry

After getting a Fine Arts Degree in Photography, I set out and thru hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2013. Upon my return, I landed a job where I got paid to nerd out about gear all day (Thanks REI). A year later I took it one step further into the outdoor retail world and started working for Mountain Crossings at mile 31.7 on the Appalachian Trail in north Georgia. Now I get to live and breathe the AT every single day!

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10 Secret Tips for Thru Hiking the AT

10 Secret Tips for Thru Hiking the AT

**WARNING** The following post is rated R for strong language! Parental supervision is advised for those who are not comfortable with the mention of

Mar 24, 2014 : Carlie Gentry
The Appalachian Trail Jams Mixtape!

The Appalachian Trail Jams Mixtape!

My last post chronicling the 10 Must Have Songs To Take You To Katahdin spawned a great idea in Zach’s wonderful, yet hyper overactive brain. (How

Mar 18, 2014 : Carlie Gentry
10 Must Have Songs To Take You To Katahdin

10 Must Have Songs To Take You To Katahdin

Some people fancy the idea of listening to the sounds of nature as they are strolling through the wide wilderness and shun the idea of an iPod or MP3

Mar 12, 2014 : Carlie Gentry
Danger (And The Fear Of It) On The Appalachian Trail

Danger (And The Fear Of It) On The Appalachian Trail

“Are you bringing a gun?”  “A gun?! I’ve never even shot a gun! Why does everyone think I should carry a gun?! I can barely pick up my pack as is,

Feb 25, 2014 : Carlie Gentry
A Deeper Look Into Mountain Crossings: Outfitter, Hostel, New Best Friend

A Deeper Look Into Mountain Crossings: Outfitter, Hostel, New Best Friend

Imagine an oasis in the desert right when you need it most. Okay, maybe a little after when you feel like you need it most because you’ve never

Feb 10, 2014 : Carlie Gentry
The Waiting on Spring Series: The Final Check List

The Waiting on Spring Series: The Final Check List

The Waiting on Spring Series is a three-part series preparing aspiring thru-hikers for their 2,185 mile journey along the Appalachian Trail.  This is

Feb 1, 2014 : Carlie Gentry
The Waiting on Spring Series: What You Should Know for the First Few Days

The Waiting on Spring Series: What You Should Know for the First Few Days

The Waiting on Spring Series is a three-part series preparing aspiring thru-hikers for their 2,185 mile journey along the Appalachian Trail.  This is

Jan 28, 2014 : Carlie Gentry
The Waiting on Spring Series: Losses and Gains of Thru Hiking the Appalachian Trail

The Waiting on Spring Series: Losses and Gains of Thru Hiking the Appalachian Trail

The Waiting on Spring Series is a three-part series preparing aspiring thru-hikers for their 2,185 mile journey along the Appalachian Trail.  This is

Jan 25, 2014 : Carlie Gentry
SoBo Vs. NoBo Thru Hikers: The Tiny Differences and The Immense Similarities

SoBo Vs. NoBo Thru Hikers: The Tiny Differences and The Immense Similarities

Fake it ‘til you make it but if they ask, just be honest. I’ll admit it. I don’t have a journalism degree. Years ago, I briefly wrote for a small

Jan 13, 2014 : Carlie Gentry
Six Degrees of Suck: A 2013 Thru Hiker Shares Chronological Trials of the Appalachian Trail

Six Degrees of Suck: A 2013 Thru Hiker Shares Chronological Trials of the Appalachian Trail

While thru hiking the Appalachian Trail will most definitely prove to be one of the single most rewarding experiences of your life, we all know

Dec 22, 2013 : Carlie Gentry