Deb Beck

I'm a 50 year old photographer, writer, wife, mom and grandmother. I attempted a 2014 thru-hike but due to injury I sadly came off the trail 225 miles in. I am currently planning my return to the trail in February 2016 with the love of my life. We will start over at Springer and hopefully this year we won't have a foot of snow underfoot. In 2014 I wrote "On the eve of setting out to explore the life of a thru-hiker on the Appalachian Trail I’m ready to embrace that sense of freedom and adventure. I love the outdoors, sleeping in a tent, yet I despise wearing shoes and hate the cold. So beginning our hike in mid-February will be a testament to my determination to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail." Those thoughts have never been more true. There isn't a thing I would change going back out in 2016. A perfect day for for me is hiking, where I can let my mind wander and photograph the beauty surrounding me and finishing out the day chilling with fellow hikers, sharing our experiences.

Posts

Friendships forged on The Appalachian Trail

Friendships forged on The Appalachian Trail

“Sometimes people come into your life for a moment, a day, or a lifetime. It matters not the time they spent with you but how they impacted your life

Sep 12, 2014 : Deb Beck
Face your fears, make the commitment

Face your fears, make the commitment

The reality of doing anything different and getting out of your comfort zone requires facing your fears. This is true for everyone and recently I was

Aug 27, 2014 : Deb Beck
A Curve in the Road

A Curve in the Road

When I started writing for Appalachian Trials I wondered what I could bring to the many followers of the blog. After my first two blogs, I learned

Jun 3, 2014 : Deb Beck
The Reality of Hiking with a Partner

The Reality of Hiking with a Partner

This morning was the roughest we've had to date. I woke up cranky and Fred was certainly not in the best of moods which was not a good combination.

Mar 8, 2014 : Deb Beck
The Bonding of Kindred Spirits

The Bonding of Kindred Spirits

What I've learned on the first ten days of hiking and living on the Appalachian Trail is that it takes a sense of humor, grit and the ability to give

Feb 24, 2014 : Deb Beck
Finding my wings to Soar

Finding my wings to Soar

When Zach asked me for my bio I had to think about who I am and how others see me.  I know that seems odd to some, but I’m so used to talking about

Jan 31, 2014 : Deb Beck
Mid-Life Courage

Mid-Life Courage

Based on some recent conversations regarding our upcoming thru hike I keep coming back to the same question. Why does everyone think that when you

Jan 5, 2014 : Deb Beck