Lauren Hafley

my trail name is woodchuck and will remain woodchuck because it was tattooed on the bicep of a man in Damascus. I hiked the AT sobo in 2016 and flipped around on the PCT in 2017. I'm currently living in Brooklyn and working toward becoming a certified trail guide. Come hike with me.

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Finally: The NH State Line!

Finally: The NH State Line!

Ok let's start with some good news. Just two days ago, we crossed our first state line! That's right, we are officially in New Hampshire! Well,

Jun 24, 2016 : Lauren Hafley
Southbound Hiking Katahdin and the 100 Mile Wilderness

Southbound Hiking Katahdin and the 100 Mile Wilderness

At the summit of Katahdin! (aka the start of the SoBo AT) As I write this, I am snuggled up in a well-made bed with the loveliest quilted

Jun 9, 2016 : Lauren Hafley
Countdown to my SOBO Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike

Countdown to my SOBO Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike

I have been meaning to write a post for the past few weeks and should have done so sooner. You’ll quickly understand, though, that a major theme

May 28, 2016 : Lauren Hafley
Quitting my Job to Thru-Hike the Appalachian Trail

Quitting my Job to Thru-Hike the Appalachian Trail

The Appalachian Trail idea sparked my interest while ago. At that time, a thru-hike seemed more beautiful than challenging; more ethereal than

May 6, 2016 : Lauren Hafley
Connecting with Other Hikers (on things other than gear)

Connecting with Other Hikers (on things other than gear)

Gear lover discretion advised! I don’t consider myself among those who can talk for hours about a particular product or brand. Don’t get me wrong, I

Dec 14, 2015 : Lauren Hafley
Accountability (re: Thru-Hiking and Blogging)

Accountability (re: Thru-Hiking and Blogging)

Sure, I’ve written before. I’ve spent sleepless nights writing until my anxiety-fueled adrenaline turns into mental and physical exhaustion. I have

Dec 6, 2015 : Lauren Hafley