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
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.
All the Things I Miss, but Im 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
Vermud Is a Slippery Slope
Vermont has been a trip. Yep, you read that right. Vermont. Sometimes I cant even comprehend how far Ive walked. At this point I have less than 500
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
Whoa, Were 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 Peters
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
Like a Virgin Hiking for the Very First Time
A lot of people would describe me as an extreme person. I dont mean that I regularly participate in extreme activities but I have an extreme
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
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
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