Jenni Thompson

Girl 25, (Spirit) backpacker - 28 countries, usually broke, retired basketball player, pretty lost. SOBO attempt July 1st. Hiking the trail is probably easier than the decision to get a job. Be part of my Maine to Georgia struggles and triumphs!

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The Maryland Challenge – It’s Type 2 Fun

The Maryland Challenge – It’s Type 2 Fun

Maryland (Sept. 12 - 13) 14 hours, 38 minutes The following will describe my experience as well as provide an additional five tips that may aid

Oct 12, 2018 : Jenni Thompson
Highs and Lows of Pennsylvania

Highs and Lows of Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania (Aug. 30 - Sept. 12) 229 miles, 13 days This was a hard state to compress into a length that would keep even my own attention span,

Sep 30, 2018 : Jenni Thompson
There’s More to New Jersey Than Jersey Shore

There’s More to New Jersey Than Jersey Shore

New Jersey (Aug. 27 - 30) 72 miles, four days Aside from a boat tour around the Statue of Liberty, never had I ever crossed into New Jersey. I'd

Sep 23, 2018 : Jenni Thompson
When a Thru-Hiker Meets a Hurricane

When a Thru-Hiker Meets a Hurricane

As I was on trail for a consecutive 74 days, it's been hard coming to terms with getting off trail. I was with Dreamer and Sun Chaser when we got

Sep 17, 2018 : Jenni Thompson
New York – A Walk in Central Park

New York – A Walk in Central Park

 New York (Aug. 22 - 27) 90 miles, six days Civilization everywhere! I felt like a tourist, not just walking from Maine to Georgia, but walking

Sep 16, 2018 : Jenni Thompson
Connecticut: Short and Sweet

Connecticut: Short and Sweet

Connecticut (Aug. 20 - 22) Three days, 52 miles I had a bug stuck in my eyeball for half of Connecticut, so for that I am thankful it was not a

Sep 9, 2018 : Jenni Thompson
Massachusetts – My State of Luxury

Massachusetts – My State of Luxury

Massachusetts (Aug. 13-20) Eight days, 90 miles After doing so many miles in Vermont, I really slacked off. The people there were wonderful

Sep 2, 2018 : Jenni Thompson
Vermont: It’s Not All Downhill from Here

Vermont: It’s Not All Downhill from Here

Vermont (Aug. 4-12) Nine days, 150 miles Vermont, also referred to as Vermud, is an extremely accurate nickname. I was in denial at first,

Aug 27, 2018 : Jenni Thompson
New Hampshire, in All Its Glory

New Hampshire, in All Its Glory

My last post was quite some time ago, but I've been busy walking, and walking, and walking some more. I'm currently sitting at mile 669, but before I

Aug 19, 2018 : Jenni Thompson
Welcome to My Daily Life as a Thru-Hiker

Welcome to My Daily Life as a Thru-Hiker

Today is day 35. It's been a long, hard journey of figuring out the hiker life and all that it entails. Four showers, three loads of laundry, and an

Aug 4, 2018 : Jenni Thompson