Sian and Dave

Hello! We're Sian and Dave/Dave and Sian and writing this is made infinitely more difficult with Hendricks the cat sat on my hands! We'll be thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail starting March 2018 and we can't wait. We'll probably write some of our blog posts together and some separately, but either way our hope is to give a first-hand view of all the ups and downs of our adventure. Fingers crossed for ups!

Posts

One Journey Ends, and a New Adventure Begins

One Journey Ends, and a New Adventure Begins

Well folks, we have the joy of writing to you today with the great news that we summited Mount Katahdin on Aug. 29 and can now officially call

Sep 3, 2018 : Sian and Dave
Big Rocks, Large Rocks, Ginormous Rocks

Big Rocks, Large Rocks, Ginormous Rocks

After 1,800 miles you'd think we'd have this thing figured out, but the Appalachian Trail is fighting back, right as the finish line starts to

Aug 14, 2018 : Sian and Dave
The Journey Continues and Maine Looms Ever Closer

The Journey Continues and Maine Looms Ever Closer

Hello, all! I write this latest installment delightfully clean and indoors at the Hikers Welcome Hostel in Glencliff, NH. Yup, that's right, we're

Aug 2, 2018 : Sian and Dave
When Life Gives You Lyme Make Lymonade

When Life Gives You Lyme Make Lymonade

The adventure continues. And by adventure, I mean it in the broadest possible sense, with all the left-of-field scenarios that can come your way

Jul 5, 2018 : Sian and Dave
We Feel Bad for Pennsylvania; It Gets an Undeserved Bad Reputation

We Feel Bad for Pennsylvania; It Gets an Undeserved Bad Reputation

We survived! I am very happy to be writing to you today from glorious New Jersey, having successfully left Pennsylvania behind us, with all bones

Jun 15, 2018 : Sian and Dave
Halfway Done…ish, with Virginia Behind Us

Halfway Done…ish, with Virginia Behind Us

Bears, rain and a thousand miles

May 22, 2018 : Sian and Dave
Virginia Is Beautiful but Tough

Virginia Is Beautiful but Tough

Hello adoring fans and avid readers. We write to you today from sunny Waynesboro, Va. 863 miles in and just recuperating before we tackle Shenandoah

May 11, 2018 : Sian and Dave
500 Miles Behind Us, a Lot of Great Times Ahead

500 Miles Behind Us, a Lot of Great Times Ahead

Dear dedicated, avid, and frequently reminding reader (aka Mum), please find below our latest blog post. Sorry it's been so long. It does feel like

Apr 19, 2018 : Sian and Dave
Mega Milestone Mania! Out of the Smokies and into Hot Springs

Mega Milestone Mania! Out of the Smokies and into Hot Springs

Drumroll, fanfare please! Since our last blog, we have absolutely smashed some pretty awesome AT milestones and we're so chuffed! Since Fontana

Mar 31, 2018 : Sian and Dave
Amid Deep Snow, Will to Continue Stands Firm

Amid Deep Snow, Will to Continue Stands Firm

165 miles(ish) down and it's great to be here in Fontana - the last few days really have been both a physical and emotional roller-coaster. Having

Mar 23, 2018 : Sian and Dave