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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These Days
I get a lot of questions on what a typical day on trail is like so I have decided to do a breakdown of my daily routine on trail. 7-7:45 a.m.: Wake
And May You Stay Forever Young
Today officially marks two weeks of trail life for me and I am celebrating with my second zero. My parents dropped me back off at Neel Gap last
Dreaming with my Eyes Wide Open
Well, the adventure has started. On Thursday, March 22, my mom, dad, Aunt Steph, and I took our first steps under the stone archway at Amicalola
You’ve Got Questions, I’ve Got Answers
Today marks one month until I start my thru-hike. The closer it gets the more I find myself talking about it, and I have noticed a pattern of
Look, I don’t worry now, I’m excited too.
Last blog I laid out my fears so I could attempt to start addressing them. Since then Ive realized that my preparation exceeds my fear and I will
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but fear will never stop me.
I start hiking in 100 days. The days seem to be slipping away and soon enough I will wake up and it will be March 22nd. I've mostly feel excitement
Baby you got the gear, now shut up and hike.
I guess I should start this blog with who I am. My name is Mackenzie and I grew up in a small, rural town in New Jersey only 25 minutes from the