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Hello and welcome to another episode of Pop Bear Hikes.

Well, it's mid-summer, and we are continuing to put together our

2020-23 AT family.

I've been getting such positive feedback from all of you about the stories that have

been shared from our 2022 family that I'm feeling very motivated and excited to do this

for 2023.

We also have a couple of PCT hikers that have joined the family as well, Kyle Heytiking

and his friend, Flossy, who have been putting out some great videos and Jupiter.

So it's been great sharing their experiences with all of you.

And I'm sure you're enjoying hearing them.

Today we have with us a member of the AT class of 2023, Jessica Bagnell.

Jessica, welcome to Pop Bear Hikes.

Hi, thanks for having me on.

Jessica, you've decided to take on this challenge, the Hike the Appalachian Trail in 2023.

But let's start by sharing with us a little bit about yourself.

Well, I am from the Pittsburgh area in Pennsylvania.

I think amicably known in the AT world as Roxalvania.

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