Appalachian Trail Hiking Support Guides

Wandering Boots Appalachian Trail hiking Adventures is owned and operated by experienced Appalachian Trail thru-hiker, Michelle Michaud aka Fyrfly, and is currently based out of Watertown, TN, just outside Nashville. Our main Instructor, Expert & Founder, Michelle Michaud aka "Fyrfly", has been hiking the Appalachian Trail since 1998. She has completed the trail in sections from '98 to '08 and then did 2 Thru-hikes with one in 2014 and again in 2017. She also has over 13 years experience as an Orlando area firefighter and trauma EMT so there is not much that she cannot handle and has not experienced. Hikers are in very good hands. 

 

Having been in operation since January 1, 2012, Wandering Boots offers a unique service that has not been done before. We are proud to offer a completely Supported & Assisted Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike. We handle everything from the moment you arrive in Atlanta, GA to the time we drop you off in Bangor, ME. We treat every hiker like they are a part of our hiking family. There is no one out there that offers what we do. We guarantee our services go above & beyond what is expected and comes with a personal touch. We offer the security of a group setting, the camaraderie of others, no hitchhiking into towns, and the knowledge of experienced Appalachian Trail. thru-hikers. So, come along and join us for a fun and exhilarating journey of a lifetime! Don't think about the logistics of the hike, just hike! With over 27 years of Appalachian Trail backpacking experience, we have lots to offer!

 

We offer something special and a little different than any other guiding service out there by offering a complete thru-hiking adventure. We also understand that not everyone can afford the expense and time off that this type of journey requires so we also offer shorter hiking adventures as well with most of the same services included. These options are perfect for the beginner backpacker or for someone who just cannot take the 5-6 months off that is required for a complete thru-hike. 

 

Our Goals and Guidelines

• We limit our trail guide support services to no more than 5 hikers. We are a small business and personalized trail hiking support and service is our mission and goal.

• Our support vehicle is a small RV that follows our hikers. We can store our hikers heavy gear. tents, etc., so they can hike the trail with less weight and get any needed gear at the trail head. We also carry additional food, minor medical supplies, etc. to support our hikers.

• We are your support team and logistics manager. We do not join you on the hiking trail, unless our services are needed.

• We will meet you at every trail head to provide instruction and guidance, answer questions, re-supply, minor medical needs or provide any other logistical support you may require.

• We accept PayPal and credit card payments using PayPal and Venmo for payment. You can go to our Contact Page for a PayPal link. Venmo does not allow links from websites, but our Venmo account is       .

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See our Guides Page for info on our hiking guide support team.