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Peanut

Hi, ya'll! My name is Melanie but on trail I go by Peanut. Elephants are my favorite. Coffee is both a necessity and a passion. I like concerts and craft beer. Franklin, TN. is my hometown, but the mountains of NC have my heart. Boo Radley is my cattle dog-beagle-hyena mix, who has hiked one thousand miles of the Appalachian Trail. In 2016, I thru hiked the Appalachian Trail solo. On April 15th 2018, I will be attempting my thru of the Pacific Crest Trail with my significant other. I'm excited to be back at the Trek sharing my journey with ya'll!

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What Works for Me: My PCT Gear List

What Works for Me: My PCT Gear List

AT 2016 vs. PCT 2018 In 2016, I thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail with an extremely heavy pack (22 pounds) and this year I am going to hike the

Apr 13, 2018 : Peanut
Hey, Ya’ll : What I’ve Been up to, Why I’m Hiking the PCT

Hey, Ya’ll : What I’ve Been up to, Why I’m Hiking the PCT

Why I hiked the Appalachian Trail:            Every thru-hiker gets the question “Why are you hiking the (insert trail name here)?” Perhaps this

Apr 9, 2018 : Peanut
Feelin’ Lucky

Feelin’ Lucky

The Whites make Dragon's Tooth and Lehigh Gap look like the Shenendoahs.  Yesterday I finished the White Mountain section of the Appalachian

Aug 29, 2016 : Peanut
Going from Trail to the Big City

Going from Trail to the Big City

Washington DC: Wild Hikers Running Loose in the Nation's Capital  I reached Harpers Ferry on June 24th and I was the one thousandth 2016

Jul 7, 2016 : Peanut
Bye, Boo.

Bye, Boo.

Why I sent my best friend home. Radley has hiked over 600 miles of the Appalachian Trail with me, but yesterday I chose to send her home. This

Jun 18, 2016 : Peanut
Hiker Introduction: Better Late than Never

Hiker Introduction: Better Late than Never

Greetings! I am over 700 miles into my thru hike and I'm way overdue for my introduction to Appalachian Trials. I'm Melanie, but on trail I go by

Jun 6, 2016 : Peanut