Emily Hayes

Hello, I'm Emily, I love being outside in the mountains, hiking and wild camping. I also love sharing my experiences to help inspire others to do the same! I thru-hiked the PCT in 2022 and loved blogging for The Trek so much that I will be blogging on my upcoming thru-hike of Te Araroa in New Zealand, setting off northbound this December.When i'm not thinking about hiking i'm thinking about Dim Sum which has been the focus of my career so far and how I got my trail name "Dim Sum".

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My Next Adventure – Thru-Hiking New Zealand’s Te Araroa Trail

My Next Adventure – Thru-Hiking New Zealand’s Te Araroa Trail

This December, I’m setting out on a journey that has been calling to me for quite some time – thru-hiking New Zealand’s Te Araroa. For those who

Sep 2, 2024 : Emily Hayes
Surviving the Storm in Oregon

Surviving the Storm in Oregon

We had hiked 32 miles that day, my biggest mileage day on trail yet. Exhausted I got into camp by 8.30, found a pitch, cooked and got into my

Oct 30, 2022 : Emily Hayes
Tips from a “Not lightweight” PCT Hiker on How To Be Lightweight

Tips from a “Not lightweight” PCT Hiker on How To Be Lightweight

I have not considered myself an ultra-lightweight hiker as I tend to carry a few more things for my own comfort, but they all add up and make the

Oct 18, 2022 : Emily Hayes
A glimpse into one of my favourite days on the Pacific Crest Trail.

A glimpse into one of my favourite days on the Pacific Crest Trail.

I've been keeping a journal of daily highlights while I've been hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail and I'd like to share the entry from a very

Sep 17, 2022 : Emily Hayes
Things I didn’t know about the PCT (part 2).

Things I didn’t know about the PCT (part 2).

I've now finished hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, I was able to finish at the border of Canada one way or another! Following on from one of my first

Sep 17, 2022 : Emily Hayes
Social vs solo life on the PCT

Social vs solo life on the PCT

Towards the end of the Sierra section I found myself hiking in quite a large group of about 8 people and within a larger bubble of about 20 people

Aug 13, 2022 : Emily Hayes
Sleeping with Giants in the Sierras

Sleeping with Giants in the Sierras

I've been fascinated, excited and scared of the High Sierras ever since I started planning my thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail. I read about

Jul 3, 2022 : Emily Hayes
A Southern California Summary

A Southern California Summary

I've seen some strange things lately, I think to myself as I watch the sunset alone a few miles away from Kennedy Meadows. The southern California

May 30, 2022 : Emily Hayes
Dealing with the down

Dealing with the down

I'm now in my 4th week of hiking the PCT, I'm taking a couple of zeros in Big Bear. I'm also dealing with something I didn't think I would be

Apr 20, 2022 : Emily Hayes
The ice axe disappearance (Idyllwild to Big Bear)

The ice axe disappearance (Idyllwild to Big Bear)

San Jacinto mountain has been a beast. I've been exhausted every day. The weather had been building up for another storm which means lots of wind

Apr 19, 2022 : Emily Hayes