Amy Banuelos, Author at All Women All Trails

Days 137-154: Tackling the Whites and Maine

Posted by Amy Banuelos | Sep 6, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Blog Posts, Psychology, Thru-Hiking

In this update from the AT, Amy tackles the infamous White Mountains and heads into Maine. The terrain is brutal but she can hear Katahdin calling her name.

Days 113-136 on the AT: CT, MA, and into NH

Posted by Amy Banuelos | Aug 28, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Blog Posts, Thru-Hiking

AT thru-hiker Amy hikes in 5 states in only about 3 weeks in this trail update! The heat and rain are wearing her down, but she’s into the White Mountains and feels her Katahdin goal inching closer.

Days 100-110 on the AT: Working Her Way Up the Mid-Atlantic

Posted by Amy Banuelos | Aug 2, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Blog Posts, Thru-Hiking

Amy is zooming up the mid-Atlantic! She starts this post climbing Lehigh Gap at Day 100 and finishes ten days later on a beach in New York. Check in with how she’s doing!

Days 80-97 on the AT: Front Royal to Port Clinton

Posted by Amy Banuelos | Jul 20, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Blog Posts, Thru-Hiking

Thru-hiker Amy is covering a LOT of ground – literally! In this update, she takes us from Shenandoah, through Harper’s Ferry, and into Pennsylvania. There are ups, downs, trail magic, rain, and a lot of feelings.

Days 63-79 on the AT: Daleville Through Shenandoah

Posted by Amy Banuelos | Jun 27, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Blog Posts, Psychology, Thru-Hiking, US National Parks

AT thru-hiker Amy is more than a third of the way through and has finished Shenandoah! She’s living out some wise words she heard: “It never gets easier, you just do more miles.” Check in to see how she’s dealing with rain, ticks, and big mile days.

Days 44-62 on the AT: Damascus to McAfee Knob

Posted by Amy Banuelos | Jun 15, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Blog Posts, Thru-Hiking

This awesome recap from AT thru-hiker Amy covers 19 days of trail life – from Damascus all the way up to McAfee Knob. She covers lots of emotional ground as well, in the ups and downs of day-to-day trail life?

Days 31-43 on the AT: Almost to Damascus!

Posted by Amy Banuelos | Jun 4, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Blog Posts, Thru-Hiking

Amy is cruising through Tennessee and just about to hit Virginia! In this update from the Appalachian Trail, she encounters trail magic and angels, lots of rain, and a 17-mile day.

Days 22-30 on the AT: Smokies to Hot Springs

Posted by Amy Banuelos | May 29, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Blog Posts, Thru-Hiking, US National Parks

Amy is now 30 days into her thru-hike and done with the Smokies. In this update, she deals with a sprained ankle and (maybe) noro, but at least she gets in some good meals!