“Hansel and Gretel” took off on the NST.
Hello, We are Hansel and Gretel, and these two names were given to us by an Australian family who started the Appalachian Trail with us in March 2015.
Why I stopped after 334 km – a report on my experience
Even before my journey, I could hardly imagine any reason to "abort" it. I was far too optimistic. Unfortunately, all of that didn't help me at all; my foot rebelled and told me it couldn't go on.
René “Splinter” is on his way on the NST.
My name is René, and last year I hiked my first major thru-hike, the PCT. Just like the PCT, the NST is also a spontaneous decision for me.