KD Klos

Hey y'all! My name is KD. I am a super tall, super outgoing, super goofy AT Thru Hiker! I've been wanting to Thru Hike since I was 16 years old, and after 3 years, 2 majors, and 4 eighteen credit semesters I finally am getting my chance. I had a really cool job in college where I got to take students on Adventure Trips. I am an LNT Trainer, lifeguard, and WFR, but a real achievement of mine is being able to eat an entire bucket of movie theater popcorn. Things that I've done that make my mom worry: Dirt-bagged around the Pacific North West, hung out with bears, hitched hiked around New Zealand, smelling really bad, befriend hobos, and Thru Hiking the AT!

Posts

What’s the Rush? I’m Hiking at My Own Pace

What’s the Rush? I’m Hiking at My Own Pace

I finally understand the phrase "Hike your own hike" after feeling judge by some of the fellow hikers on the trail. 

Jun 9, 2018 : KD Klos
I Got My Trail Name, and Other Random Updates

I Got My Trail Name, and Other Random Updates

So what exactly is a trail name? Well, basically, it’s just a fun name that you go by while you are hiking on the trail. Normally it comes from a

Apr 24, 2018 : KD Klos
I Never Knew There Would Be So Much Pain

I Never Knew There Would Be So Much Pain

Alright. So before I get into my main point of this post, I just really wanna try to caption exactly what I do everyday for the non hikers out

Apr 2, 2018 : KD Klos
Duct Tape to the Rescue for a Hip Belt that Doesn’t Fit

Duct Tape to the Rescue for a Hip Belt that Doesn’t Fit

“Yeah, you have a very. . . particular kind of body, I haven’t seen too many people with your kind of problem” Turner the REI guy told me.

Mar 10, 2018 : KD Klos
Betrayed by Old Friends

Betrayed by Old Friends

Traitors! Was all I could think to myself as I trudged through the cold rain. We’ve been through so much together and this is how you treat me! *Graphic content*

Mar 5, 2018 : KD Klos