by Marissa Nieddu | Feb 8, 2022 | Florida, Hiking
Introducing “Team Rain or Shine!” I am incredibly proud of this fierce group of women. This was their first time backpacking and the weather decided to give them a little taste of everything. Day 1 was 83°F, and when you are carrying 30lbs+ on your back...
by Marissa Nieddu | Jan 26, 2022 | Florida, Hiking
It’s been nine long months since my girls and I have been on trail together. Life got a little crazy for everyone in the second half of last year, but we finally found our way back to the trail together. We’ve been hearing about the Suwannee section of the...
by Marissa Nieddu | Aug 4, 2021 | Art Loeb Trail, Hiking, North Carolina
8.4 miles today 30.1 miles total ∘∘∘∘∘ We camped on top of the mountain, which is great for views but oh so windy at night! It also rained for an hour right before we had to pack up, which always makes for a fun camp break-down. Today we hiked through Shining Rock...
by Marissa Nieddu | Aug 3, 2021 | Art Loeb Trail, Hiking, North Carolina
11.2 miles today 20.7 miles total ∘∘∘∘∘ We woke-up early to get on trail before sunrise, but have very relaxed expectations for the day. Maybe we stop after 3 miles, maybe we make it 6, or maybe we make it to our original planned campsite at Investors Gap making it at...
by Marissa Nieddu | Aug 2, 2021 | Art Loeb Trail, Hiking, North Carolina
10.5 miles today ∘∘∘∘∘ We started the day right before first light. I’m so grateful to be back on trail and excited to show Grant my hiking world ♥️ Everything is so green right now. Being back in the forest feels like I can finally breath again. The Pisgah...