Anna Thiele

Hi! Welcome to my blog! I'm Anna and I'm a wanna-be AT thru-hiker. I've only been hiking for about 9 months, but if that's enough time to make an entire person, it's definitely enough time to become hiker trash. Some points to follow along for: 1. I'm going stoveless! 2. A hammock will be my resting place. 3. Sober hiker Follow along on my journey from Springer to Katahdin, beginning in mid-March.

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Left Turn’s Greatest Failure, but Biggest Step

Left Turn’s Greatest Failure, but Biggest Step

On the early morning of day two, I passed a gentleman going SOBO. I asked him if he was a SOBO hiker and he said no, that he spent one night on the

Mar 31, 2018 : Anna Thiele
Awaiting Calm of the Trail after Storm of Preparations

Awaiting Calm of the Trail after Storm of Preparations

I have a countdown app on my phone reminding me exactly how many days until I set out on my attempted thru-hike, which I take a peek at every day.

Feb 24, 2018 : Anna Thiele
The Makings of a Wannabe Thru-Hiker

The Makings of a Wannabe Thru-Hiker

I never wanted to hike the Appalachian Trail. Why in the world would I spend six months in the woods with no shower, no makeup, no beer, carrying

Feb 4, 2018 : Anna Thiele