Annette 'The Rainbow'

Hi! I hiked 250 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail in 2017 and 800 miles in 2018. My favourite place to be is outside, either in the mountains or in the ocean. I am a scientist, writer, actor, traveller and sea turtle whisperer. I am also a student of the universe trying to find an answer to the ultimate question "Who am I...really?"

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Emotions Rise and Fall Along with the Trail

Emotions Rise and Fall Along with the Trail

May 19 to June 6 Days 45 to 64 Acton KOA to Walker Pass (Lake Isabella) Miles 444.3 to 652 (207.7 hiked) Kilometers 715.3 to 1049.3 (334

Jun 6, 2018 : Annette 'The Rainbow'
Back on Track After Brief Recovery From an Injury

Back on Track After Brief Recovery From an Injury

May 2-18 Days 28 to 44 (17 days) Cajon Pass to Acton KOA, Calif. Miles 342 to 444.3 (102.3 hiked) Kilometers 550.4 to 715 (164.6

May 18, 2018 : Annette 'The Rainbow'
A Place Called Convalescence

A Place Called Convalescence

It's not on trail or in town, it's a place called convalescence, and it's a strange and somewhat difficult place to be. It's that place you have to

May 7, 2018 : Annette 'The Rainbow'
What I’ve Learned in 300 Miles

What I’ve Learned in 300 Miles

April 18-May 1 Day 16-28 Idyllwild to Cajon Pass Mile 179.4 to 342 (162.6 hiked) Kilometer 288.7 to 550.4 (261.7 hiked) Three

May 2, 2018 : Annette 'The Rainbow'
I Got This!

I Got This!

The Data April 4-17 Day one to 15 Campo to Idyllwild Mile 0 to 179.4 Km 0 to 288.7 One zero A few neros The Story It seems

Apr 19, 2018 : Annette 'The Rainbow'
A New Year, A New Thru-Hike

A New Year, A New Thru-Hike

Hello! I'm so happy to be back. Last year, I successfully hiked 200 miles of the PCT. At the time, I called it a failure, but it was anything but a

Mar 23, 2018 : Annette 'The Rainbow'
Things I Should Have Listened to as a Rookie Thru-Hiker

Things I Should Have Listened to as a Rookie Thru-Hiker

I was a rookie. I spent months scouring information about thru-hiking and the PCT. I read a lot of hiker blogs. I fine tuned my gear, I tested it

Nov 13, 2017 : Annette 'The Rainbow'
A Review of My Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo Tent

A Review of My Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo Tent

In my attempt to lighten my pack and gain some much needed head room, I decided to sell my MSR Carbon Reflex 2 and get the Six Moon Designs Lunar

Sep 21, 2017 : Annette 'The Rainbow'
Life Lessons On and Off Trail

Life Lessons On and Off Trail

The last three months have been a crazy time of lessons and personal growth. I think I have learned just as much about myself being off trail than

Aug 7, 2017 : Annette 'The Rainbow'
What I Will Do Differently Next Time

What I Will Do Differently Next Time

I have now attempted to hike the PCT twice this year, but they say the third time is a charm. For my third attempt, I've decided to do things

Jun 26, 2017 : Annette 'The Rainbow'