I'm originally from the sunny Okanagan, but I have been calling Vancouver home for the last 6 years. I'm a huge lover of all things outdoors; hiking, backpacking, camping, etc. If it's outside I'm there. I am the currently working as a personal trainer with my business (AMK Strength and Conditioning) and coaching with local wrestling clubs in Vancouver as a female wrestling coach. I like to spend my down time dancing with friends, watching Netflix, reading a good book, cuddling my dog Storm and trying to beat whoever I can at Mario Party.I'll be heading NOBO on the Pacific Crest Trail March 26th
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Hello Again, Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself
Hi everyone, for those of you who don't know me from last year my name is Alyssa and I'm @thebcbackpacker on instagram.This will be a long blog
My Gear Changes During the PCT
Please note that this is not a full list of my gear, only the changes, I also probably forgot a bunch but here is what I remember! I also just
A Message To Those Who Have Trauma
TW: Sexual Assault • • •Today, exactly 3 years ago, (July 13th) I was sexually assaulted. My life changed in that single moment. I went
Mount Whitney, Altitude Sickness, and a Heli Evac
"Nothing can go wrong... AH NO IT ALL WENT WRONG!"Hey everyone! It's been a while since my last update. I believe that was in Wrightwood
Fall Seven Times, Stand Up Eight
Hello! It’s been a long time, my friends!I’d like to preface this blog by apologizing for being MIA for so long.There are a few reasons for
The First 100 Miles
Here are my thoughts, realizations, feelings, lessons etc after hiking the first 100 miles of the PCT as a sexual assault survivor.The fun
A Double Zero on the PCT
Spending 2 days in mount laguna (41.5 miles in) this early in the game is not ideal. And I’ll tell you why in this blog But here I am petting a dog
Anxiety Meets Excitement – The Night Before
I’m sitting in my hotel room counting down the hours until I begin the trail. Tomorrow, I hike. Less than 24 hours until I commence the journey of a
My Why
Heads up readers.This blog will speak about sexual assault and the aftermath of being assaulted. Only read as much as you can. I promise it will
Hello Crippling Anxiety
Hey everyone and welcome to my first blog… that I’ve been putting off writing for about 4 weeks or so now because well… anxiety. So, if you end up