Mariah Bardwell

I'm just a girl from the Pacific Northwest who's decided to explore the other side of the country the best way I know how, by heading NOBO in March 2016 from Springer! Barista by trade, but soon to be thru-hiker this season. Leaving behind my husband and pups to fend for themselves while I set off to eat oatmeal in the woods for six months may not be everyone's cup of tea(or in my case coffee) but to me it sounds like a great way to round out my twenty fourth year on this earth. I can't wait to see you all in that green tunnel!

Posts

Injuries, Insecurities, and Putting My Pack Back On!

Injuries, Insecurities, and Putting My Pack Back On!

Did I underestimate the trail? Is my body telling me to quit? How can one knee cause so much anguish? These are all things that were running through

Apr 15, 2016 : Mariah Bardwell
Pre-Trail Holiday Dangers

Pre-Trail Holiday Dangers

 So, we are up here in New Hampshire for the holidays! We are lucky enough to have some amazing weather(which will be great for getting some

Dec 21, 2015 : Mariah Bardwell
Just a Barista and a Backpack

Just a Barista and a Backpack

Whaddup Appalachian Trials! My name is Mariah Bardwell, I'm twenty four years old and from the Pacific Northwest but I currently reside in North

Dec 15, 2015 : Mariah Bardwell