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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Hello and Goodbye, Maine; My State of Firsts

Hello and Goodbye, Maine; My State of Firsts

I basically knew nothing about Maine other than that's where I'd begin the journey. In a fleeting thought just before I started, a quitter is what I

Jul 26, 2018 : Jenni Thompson
Monson Provides, and a Shakedown Eases the Load

Monson Provides, and a Shakedown Eases the Load

While I loved the beginning and the 100 miles of wilderness, it was nice to finally reach a town. Monson is the first town you come across for us

Jul 19, 2018 : Jenni Thompson
Katahdin and the 100-Mile Wilderness

Katahdin and the 100-Mile Wilderness

Having completed Katahdin and the 100-Mile Wilderness, I've realized mirrors are far crueler than front-facing cameras. Over the past seven days I

Jul 12, 2018 : Jenni Thompson
My Most Valuable Possessions for the Trail

My Most Valuable Possessions for the Trail

In case anyone's interested, here's what I'm attempting to start off with: Shelter: REI Quarter Dome 1 Pack: MEC Spirit 40, as well as an

Jun 28, 2018 : Jenni Thompson
Why the Heck Am I Doing This?

Why the Heck Am I Doing This?

I heard about this walking thing in March... One month earlier I had it all figured out. I was gymming every day, pushing and sitting up every

Jun 26, 2018 : Jenni Thompson