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'll be thru-hiking the PCT this year, it's been a 9 year dream that has finally become reality. When i'm not thinking about hiking i'm thinking about Dim Sum which has been the focus of my career, I'm taking a break from Dim Sum while I thru-hike.

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From Campo to Idyllwild

From Campo to Idyllwild

I've walked 150 miles in 8 days and as I wrote this I was taking a rest day in an idyllic mountain town in southern California called Idyllwild. The

Apr 14, 2022 : Emily Hayes
Things I didn’t know about the PCT

Things I didn’t know about the PCT

I'm at Idyllwild off mile 151 of the PCT. After hiking the desert for 9 days on trail, I've learnt a lot about what works for me and what doesn't.

Apr 8, 2022 : Emily Hayes
10 Reasons Why I Hike

10 Reasons Why I Hike

Why I hike is best summarised by a John Muir quote: "Keep close to Nature's heart... and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a

Mar 25, 2022 : Emily Hayes
The Beginning

The Beginning

So here I am, nine years on from the promise I made to myself about thru-hiking the entire PCT before I turned 40. With a week to go until I get on

Mar 21, 2022 : Emily Hayes