Hello! It’s Marin (AKA Drugstore). I’m 23, I’m from Ohio, and the CDT is my first thru-hike. I made this website to share the experience, since I know there are a lot of people who can’t/won’t/don’t want to thru-hike but who are interested in what it’s like and/or want comprehensive updates on how I’m doing. If you want to be notified when I post, you can sign up for email notifications through WordPress.
I was 270 miles into a northbound thru-hike when I got giardiasis and had to get off trail. I will be hiking southbound starting at the end of June. For answers to common questions, check out the “Q & A” page. For my journey so far, check out the blog posts. I’m posting slightly more regular updates on Instagram (@questionable.noodle), as it’s faster to get those out. I’m committed to writing a blog post for every section, but sometimes they’re released on a delay because of time/internet constraints.
If you need to get in touch with me and don’t already have my phone number or email, send me a message below or DM me on Instagram. Note that my responses will often be delayed due to lack of cell service.
If you’ve clicked on this page because I haven’t posted in a while and you’re worried about my safety, know that people are monitoring my GPS location to ensure that it’s moving, I’m checking in with them through preset text messages, and we have contingency plans in place. Feel free to send me a text and I’ll respond the next time I’m in town.
Regular CDT Updates also posted on Instagram
Marin on the CDT 