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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!
Updated 03-16-2021 at 16:15 by aklarsen11
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 🤞.
Photos at the arch prior to starting out.
Caught the shuttle from Atlanta to Amicalola Falls State Park. After a quick lesson on the trail in Georgia, a few photos at the arch and filling up with water, I was off. The 600+ stairs to start off were no joke! For me, it was an extremely short day, which ended at the Amicalola Falls Lodge. With the clocks jumping forward and 3- hour time zone change, I need an extra night of relative comfort.
Took a zero (trail slang for a day of rest with no miles on the trail) today in Hiawassee. Washed clothes last night, and dried them today. Went out to dinner at the Sundance Restaurant with Jack, Steph, Jeff and Brad. Excellent meal along with a couple of beers. Tonight went out with Jeff, Brad and Grizzly. Steph was resting in her room. I think I got my trail name tonight from Grizzly, Jeff and Brad. "Gobbler Whisperer" Grizzly is guy we met earlier at ...