Kim Hikes Thru

THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL

Art-ing and commemorating 70 years of Appalachian thru-hiking - from my uncle Earl Shaffer's legacy in 1948

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Kim Shaffer, thru-hiking teacher, artist, and scientist

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Uncle Earl Shaffer, The Legend

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This is it!

This is it!

Dearest friends and family! It’s finally time to announce that I’m heading to the East Coast tonight to start one of the most daunting, biggest ad...

What's in My Pack - a recommended gear list

  • Superfeet Women's Trailblazer Comfort Max Insole, Dahlia, D: 8.5-10 US Womens
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    $49.95
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    $44.99
  • Patagonia Women's Nano Puff Jacket Magenta XS
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    $199.00
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    $188.99
  • SmartWool Women's Merino 250 Baselayer 1/4 Zip (Lochness Heather- Past Season) Medium
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    $100.00
  • SmartWool Women's Merino 150 Baselayer Pattern Tank (Woodrose- Past Season) Small
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    $65.00
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    $45.99
  • SmartWool Women's Merino 150 Baselayer Pattern Tank (Jungle Green- Past Season) Small
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    $65.00
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    $52.99
  • SmartWool Women's Merino 150 Baselayer Pattern Tank (Blue Steel- Past Season) X-Small
    Regular price
    $65.00
  • Fitbit Charge 2 Heart Rate + Fitness Wristband, Black, Large (US Version)
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    $149.95
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    $119.95
  • Colter Co. Star Chart Survival Bandana With Glow in the Dark Ink | 100% Cotton Black Bandana, Constellation Star Chart, Made in the USA by
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    $14.00
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    $12.60