Mackenzie

Hey, my name is Mackenzie but I will be going by Wilt on the trail. I am attempting (and God-willing completing) my NOBO AT thru-hike in 2018. I am thru-hiking the AT because I am thankful to be alive. My mantra for the trail is: accept the unexpected.

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The Best Part of the Appalachian Trail

The Best Part of the Appalachian Trail

I summited Mount Katahdin a week ago and something I am frequently asked is, "What was your favorite part?" I can easily say it was the people I met.

Sep 17, 2018 : Mackenzie
All the Things I Miss, but I’m Willing to Wait For

All the Things I Miss, but I’m Willing to Wait For

If you check out my Instagram you will see smiles, laughs, and beautiful scenery. All of which is true. I am loving the adventure that the

Aug 30, 2018 : Mackenzie
Vermud Is a Slippery Slope

Vermud Is a Slippery Slope

Vermont has been a trip. Yep, you read that right. Vermont. Sometimes I can’t even comprehend how far I’ve walked. At this point I have less than 500

Aug 4, 2018 : Mackenzie
AT Challenges 1: Wilt 1; Trying for 24-Hour Day

AT Challenges 1: Wilt 1; Trying for 24-Hour Day

I have had a very busy past week on trail. After reaching Harpers Ferry I took a couple days off trail to spend time with friends and family in

Jun 28, 2018 : Mackenzie
Whoa, We’re Halfway There

Whoa, We’re Halfway There

As I hiked into Harpers Ferry yesterday I tried to make sense of all the emotions flooding my brain. So, as I sit in a cozy bed at my friend Peter’s

Jun 17, 2018 : Mackenzie
I Just Want to Hike All Night and Zero Every Day

I Just Want to Hike All Night and Zero Every Day

Contrary to popular belief I do not see towns as a trap; they are a major part of this experience. Sometimes I even think they are my favorite part

Jun 7, 2018 : Mackenzie
Like a Virgin Hiking for the Very First Time

Like a Virgin Hiking for the Very First Time

A lot of people would describe me as an extreme person. I don’t mean that I regularly participate in extreme activities but I have an extreme

May 27, 2018 : Mackenzie
I’m a Survivor, and I’m Gunna Make It

I’m a Survivor, and I’m Gunna Make It

Throughout my past blogs I have remained extremely optimistic and positive, which is representative of my attitude 99 percent of the time, but just

May 18, 2018 : Mackenzie
Rain, Rain, Go Away. Come Again Once I’m Through Maine.

Rain, Rain, Go Away. Come Again Once I’m Through Maine.

I would have gone crazy if I was on Noah's ark, because I was a wreck from five days of rain, let alone 40 days and 40 nights of rain. During this

May 3, 2018 : Mackenzie
I Was Born for This

I Was Born for This

Well, I did it. I made it to my one-month trail-iversary. Before embarking on this journey, I told myself that I would hike for a month no matter

Apr 22, 2018 : Mackenzie