Author profile

Michelle Michaud

Appalachian Trail guide and owner of Wandering Boots Adventure Tours

Michelle Michaud was born and raised in Maine and is currently based out of Lebanon, TN. She began hiking the Appalachian Trail in sections in 1998 and has since completed the A.T. three times, including two thru-hikes. As the Owner and operator of Wandering Boots Adventure Tours, Michelle helps others experience the joys of the trail. Their offering is comprehensive, handling as much, or as little, of the logistics as clients want. With Michelle, you can count on feeling part of the hiking family.

Local Etiquette

Need to Know Etiquette Tips for Hiking the Appalachian Trail

You’re hiking the Appalachian Trail this year? Well so are millions of others, pal. To help everyone enjoy the experience, together, thru-hiker, Michelle Michaud, shares her tips for etiquette on the trail.

Michelle Michaud

Appalachian Trail guide and owner of Wandering Boots Adventure Tours

Lesson Review

Hiking The Appalachian Trail: 15 Tips for a First-Timer

In over 20 years of marching up and down the A.T., as both a novice and professional guide, I’ve experienced the best and the worst that East Coast hiking has to offer. There are many things I wish I’d known starting out so I’ve compiled this list of beginner tips for hiking the Appalachian Trail.

Michelle Michaud

Appalachian Trail guide and owner of Wandering Boots Adventure Tours

Lesson Review

How to Prepare for Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail

The Appalachian Trail made a permanent impression on my life. I guess 5,000,000 steps will do that to a person—and maybe it will for you too!

Michelle Michaud

Appalachian Trail guide and owner of Wandering Boots Adventure Tours

Michelle Michaud

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