We are Josh and Nicole, otherwise known as the shmoopy. This site was created to share updates as we progress northwards on the Appalachian Trail. Mostly this is for our mothers, we love you, but also for anyone else who wants to follow along or send us some love.
shmoopyhikes 
❤
LikeLike
Dad likes the updates too! Love you both and so proud of your efforts, planning, and adventurous spirit! Looking forward to hearing and seeing awesome stories on your journey.
LikeLike
We are so proud of you both and know this journey will be amazing and crazy, and certainly the challenge of a lifetime. We have no doubt you both are up for it! Go Shmoopy! Can’t wait to hear the updates!
LikeLike
Your sister wants all the updates too!!! ALL OF THEM. Miss you. Love you.
LikeLike
We love the pictures and editorial from your first leg! Thanks for sharing! We’re looking forward to hearing about the next week! Love you two!!
LikeLike
We LOVE the pictures and editorial on your first week! Thank you for sharing!! We are looking forward to hearing about the next leg of your journey too!!! love you both
LikeLike
Hope that you guys are enjoying fair weather!
LikeLike
Your pictures are beautiful! It looks like you are experiencing some gorgeous scenery and have a great group of people hiking along with you intermittently! Thanks for sharing! We all look forward to your next entries! Stay safe. We love you
LikeLike
WE HAVE ENJOYED PHOTOS ALOT WE CROSSED PATHS ON APRIL 10 2016 ON SNOWBIRD MNT. WE WERE THE TRAIL MAGIC BUNCH KEEP US POSTED
LikeLike
Hi your dad sent me your link so i can follow your trip. It’s fun watching your progress as you pass places i have been. Looks like you all are having a great time. Hewett
LikeLike