Waldläuferin

Short exploration of the Fontana Dam and visit to the Visitor Center... The reservoir with its bright shores already caught my eye from the plane. When asked how the water level of the lake is to be assessed, a friendly tour guide explained to me that extra water is released here before April. Normally

To get ahead of the heat, I slipped out of camp shortly after sunrise. An older Thru-hiker nodded knowingly and started shortly before me. A shorter stage was planned. The elevation profile suggested that it was almost entirely downhill, but of course, that's not how it is on the AT 🤪. With a steady

With well-rested feet, I set off early today. The 2 zero-days did me a lot of good. Saturday was a "housekeeping day" with laundry, grocery shopping, tour planning, and lots of food. Sunday was truly a lazy day 😇. I started as early as 7 AM to get as much cool morning air as possible during the ascent

I really love the cool morning temperatures for hiking. I'm usually an owl, but when hiking, I transform into an early bird 🐦. So, at sunrise, I caused a stir in the camp and was already early on Wayah Bald. The view is my highlight of the day 🤗. Shortly after me, 3 other hikers came onto the observation

What a day. I used the morning freshness for the scrambly ascent to Mtn Albert. There has been a fire watch post here for a long time. The tower has existed since 1950. The interior was locked, but even from the stairs, I had an amazing view 🤗. I found a spot, lingered, and enjoyed the moment. Shortly

This morning I was close to despair. It took me 1.5 hours for the first 1.6 km. The 2 small climbs during that time were so steep that I had to stop again and again. While catching my breath, I noticed all sorts of pretty plants. It was good for that 🤪.

Around 10 am I was at Muskrat Shelter. The last

This morning I started at 2°C. The freshness was really pleasant and the run much easier. At noon it was a sunny 19°C, which felt like 30 degrees to me. Luckily there were many springs to refill water. In the morning, I kept thinking that a road was coming soon and then a steep climb. The road didn't

After the last 2 rainy days, it was pleasantly cool today. My strength returned immediately and the first 10km were easy on a simple path. After that, it got rocky again 🤗. It went over 3 mountains, Blue Mtn, Rocky Mtn and Tray Mtn. The steep ascents were rewarded with magnificent views and chocolate

After an exciting night with lightning, thunder, and heavy rain, I started this morning at a leisurely pace during a break in the rain, shortly before 9 am. The Blood Mountain thrilled me with its cloud forest. In this mystical atmosphere, the hike was like a scavenger hunt searching for the white markers

Old Salmon! What a ride 🫣. It started raining overnight, I caught a gap with lighter rain to pack and set off. The climbs are tough, which is really fun under the cap 🤪. Around noon it got friendlier, now and then the rain stopped and revealed some views... that's what it's all about 🤗. You could