Cindy Scott

Cindy Scott is a freelance editor and writer with a background in media, film, and television. She has full-time RVed and thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail. When she's not kayaking or hiking, you can find her blogging about outdoor adventure at Cinders Travels.

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Week 15: Elated on the Appalachian Trail — Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

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Considering an Appalachian Trail thru-hike, or curious about trail life? You’re in the right place! This post continues our journey with week-by-week insights into trail life. Hi! I’m Cindy. In 2022, my husband, Barrett, and I completed a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail! 🥳 I journaled daily on the trail. Now, every month, I post another week […]

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Appalachian Trail Electronics, Navigation & Hygiene Gear: What We Actually Carried

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NOTE: This post is part of a comprehensive Appalachian Trail thru-hike gear guide.If you have arrived here but would like to see all the other categories, start here. Hi there! I’m Cindy. In 2022, my husband Barrett and I completed a full Appalachian Trail thru-hike, covering the entire trail across 14 states in 32 weeks. When

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Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike FAQs: Real Answers from Someone Who Actually Did It

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Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike FAQs Hi, I’m Cindy. My husband Barrett and I completed an Appalachian Trail thru-hike in 2022, covering every mile across 14 states in 32 weeks. After we finished our thru-hike in 2022, questions kept coming from friends, family, and new hikers considering the trail. Here are the most common questions I’m asked,

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What to Wear Hiking for Women: A Simple Guide to Planning the Perfect Outfit

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Hi, I’m Cindy, a lifelong hiking enthusiast eager to share what I’ve learned on the trails. My husband and I spent three years traveling full-time in an RV, hiking across the U.S., and later completed a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. If you’ve ever wondered what to wear hiking, you’re not alone! Before our thru-hike,

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Appalachian Trail Journal Week 14: Shenandoah, Rain, Milestones & Setbacks

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Considering an Appalachian Trail thru-hike, or curious about trail life? You’re in the right place! This post continues our journey with week-by-week insights into trail life. Hi! I’m Cindy. In 2022, my husband, Barrett, and I completed a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail! 🥳 I journaled daily on the trail; these entries make up a monthly AT

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Appalachian Trail Journal Week 13: 800 Miles, Virginia Views & Big Decisions

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Considering an Appalachian Trail thru-hike or intrigued by trail life? You’re in the right place—this post continues my thru-hike journal of our journey with weekly trail insights. Hi! I’m Cindy. In 2022, my husband, Barrett, and I completed a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail! 🥳 I journaled daily on the trail, and now I’m releasing a new

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Week 12 of Hiking the Appalachian Trail: Seeing a Podiatrist and Facing a Flip

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Considering an Appalachian Trail thru-hike? Or perhaps intrigued by trail life? You’re in the right place! This post continues our journey, giving insight into what life on the trail is like week by week. Hi! I’m Cindy. In 2022, my husband, Barrett, and I completed a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail! 🥳 I journaled daily on the

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Week 11 of Our Appalachian Trail Hike: Heat, New Shoes & Virginia Miles

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Considering an Appalachian Trail thru-hike? Or perhaps intrigued by trail life? You’re in the right place! This post continues our journey, giving insight into what life on the trail is like week by week. Hi! I’m Cindy. In 2022, my husband, Barrett, and I completed an Appalachian Trail thru-hike! 🥳 I journaled daily on the trail; these entries

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Packing for a Thru-Hike: How I Chose My Gear for Trail

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Hi there! I’m Cindy, also known as “Radar” on the Appalachian Trail. A few years ago, I set out to complete a thru-hike of the A.T.—as an outdoor adventurer, a thru-hike had been on my bucket list for years. I just had to know if I could do one! But even with years of hiking,

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Week 10 Appalachian Trail Hike Journal: Foot Pain, Swimming & 600 Miles

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Considering an Appalachian Trail thru-hike? Or perhaps intrigued by trail life? You’re in the right place! This post continues our journey, giving insight into what life on the trail is like week by week. Hi! I’m Cindy. In 2022, my husband, Barrett, and I completed an Appalachian Trail thru-hike! 🥳 I journaled daily on the trail; these entries

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