Alicia Pacalo

Hiker, vanlifer, mountain girl, wanderer, minimalist, wife - Midwestern hospitality with a western mentality - I love carbs and cheeeeese

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Nero Backpacking for the AT

Nero Backpacking for the AT

John and I got a bunch of new ultralight gear (shout-out to REI for the sale) for our 2020 AT SOBO hike so we decided to test some of it out on a

Nov 21, 2019 : Alicia Pacalo
Running for the AT

Running for the AT

Since moving to Washington state, I have been having trouble finding trails that are as butt-kicking as the trails in the Rockies tend to be. Having

Nov 9, 2019 : Alicia Pacalo
AT Gear Wish List

AT Gear Wish List

Trying to find the right gear is super overwhelming. We are starting from scratch for this hike, and we want to keep everything as lightweight as

Nov 4, 2019 : Alicia Pacalo
Hiking Olympic National Park

Hiking Olympic National Park

I've seen some amazing places and quite a few US national parks, but I have to say that this one is my favorite so far. Covering nearly one million

Oct 28, 2019 : Alicia Pacalo
Seattle Trekking

Seattle Trekking

What a day exploring the city! We "hiked" 10.9 miles, climbed 57 floors, and took around 26,043 steps. It was a sunny day in Seattle, and although

Oct 23, 2019 : Alicia Pacalo
Hiking Moab Parks

Hiking Moab Parks

Moab, the mountains surrounding it, and the many parks and recreation areas are worth a visit even if you choose to just drive through and peep at

Oct 15, 2019 : Alicia Pacalo
Goodbye, Colorado

Goodbye, Colorado

James Peak - 10/09/19 Yesterday was our final day in Colorado. I have been bouncing around this beautiful state for just over three years, and my

Oct 11, 2019 : Alicia Pacalo
Road to the Appalachian Trail: Arches National Park

Road to the Appalachian Trail: Arches National Park

On the Move Hi guys! I'm currently traveling and hiking a lot. I am trying to share my journey to the best of my ability, but it's surprisingly hard

Oct 10, 2019 : Alicia Pacalo
How Am I Going to Carry Weight?

How Am I Going to Carry Weight?

Days on the Divide Throughout this past summer and early fall, I've spent quite a bit of time hiking many miles along the Continental Divide in

Oct 2, 2019 : Alicia Pacalo
AT Training: Quandary Peak

AT Training: Quandary Peak

Fourteener Season Quandary Peak sits in the Tenmile Range just south of Breckenridge, Colorado. It is the only 14er in its group, and it sits at

Sep 28, 2019 : Alicia Pacalo