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We hit the trail again yesterday in the midst of a steady rain. I found out quickly that my packable Goretex jacket and pants are shot. I got soaked to the bone. I feel fortunate that it wasn't any colder than it was. if it would have been another 5 degrees colder, it could have been a hypothermia situation for me.

We crossed into North Carolina yesterday. Our second state! We also climbed Courthouse Bald, a mountain that stands 4,690 feet, maybe the highest we climbed until today. ...

Started today at Amicalola Falls to do the approach trail. Made it to Springer Shelter for a total of 8.8 miles. Feeling a little soreness in my legs but not too bad. Good reminder to keep it nice and slow. Excited to have already met so many nice thru hikers. One in particular, Full Time. He completed his thru hike in 2011 after he retired. He said he had a total of 83 friends and family join him for a section of his hike. I thought that was so awesome. What a motivator! He’s back on the trail ...

Have all my food ready to go. 5 days + 1 day just in case. Weights 13.8 lbs 😟. Now just need to fit it in my pack.

Hey Friends and Family!
I wanted to officially announce that I will be starting my AT Thru Hike on March 23rd from Amicalola Falls, Georgia. I plan to post photos, videos, and status updates here regularly to keep y'all updated as I progress. Look forward to bringing y'all along with me on my exciting journey. Wish me luck!

I’m not worried about getting lost or getting attacked by a bear 🐻, but I am concerned about getting Lyme disease based on my research. Today I sprayed my clothes, shoes, backpack and tent with permethrin. Hopefully this will help 🤞.