Leonie Lazarus

My name is Leonie (she/her) and in 2023 I attempted a thru hike of the Pacific Crest Trail. I am retired and have enjoyed this incredible opportunity to travel and hike my dream trail. I was still a newbie hiker/backpacker when I started the trail in April and admit that I still have lots to learn, I am excited for this journey and look forward to sharing my experiences with my family, friends and blog readers!

Posts

The Journey Is the Destination

The Journey Is the Destination

My final days on trail were a few of the most memorable

Oct 2, 2023 : Leonie Lazarus
Thru-Hiking the PCT is Like Childbirth

Thru-Hiking the PCT is Like Childbirth

Snoqualmie Pass - Washington A friend of mine recently shared why hiking the PCT is like childbirth, and I can totally relate! As a member of

Aug 18, 2023 : Leonie Lazarus
My Social Struggle on the PCT

My Social Struggle on the PCT

The social struggle is real. My friends and family seemed somewhat surprised when I announced that I was attempting a six-month thru-hike on my

Jul 21, 2023 : Leonie Lazarus
Fun Facts – My PCT Hike

Fun Facts – My PCT Hike

While hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, I've had plenty of time to think. Most of the time my mind is preoccupied with how many miles I have to do in

Jun 7, 2023 : Leonie Lazarus
What I’ve learned so far

What I’ve learned so far

Three weeks of hiking the PCT has taught me some lessons already! Lesson 1 - Finding a good camping spot I started out full of energy and

Apr 29, 2023 : Leonie Lazarus
Ready or Not

Ready or Not

A journey of 2650 miles starts with a single step In a few days I will take my first step on the PCT. A journey that has been almost a year in the

Apr 6, 2023 : Leonie Lazarus
One month to go

One month to go

Resilience I'm getting butterflies in my stomach every time I think about my start date. The anticipation of starting a thru hike fills me with as

Mar 8, 2023 : Leonie Lazarus
What to do after a thru hike?

What to do after a thru hike?

It has been a while since my last post, and quite frankly I thought I had run out of things to write about! After all, what more can I address other

Feb 3, 2023 : Leonie Lazarus
Are You Bringing Bear Spray? And Other Random Questions for a PCT Thru-Hike

Are You Bringing Bear Spray? And Other Random Questions for a PCT Thru-Hike

It's been over a month since I announced to family and friends, that I will be attempting a thru hike of the Pacific Crest Trail next year. After the shock and disbelief, these are some of the questions I've received so far:

Dec 19, 2022 : Leonie Lazarus
Training to Walk 2650 miles

Training to Walk 2650 miles

“Just because you wanna do something doesn’t mean you get to do it. Life is chaos. Success is completely arbitrary. And confidence is everything.” by Gina Linetti

Dec 7, 2022 : Leonie Lazarus