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Leaving the Trail Isn’t Any Easier
I never imagined how this whole experience would affect me. Being off the trail has been as hard as being on the trail. So What Happened? I
Lost in the Morass of Thinking
Cabazon to Big Bear I’m not even sure when the love affair ended, but it was definitely an “it’s not you, it’s me” situation. Somewhere between
One Step at a Time
How to Describe Week Two? I had written a post breaking down my days, but it didn't actually describe what it's been like. The trail has been
I Did It! 7 Days and 77 miles
I finally made it to Julian! After seven long days, and many lessons, I made it to my first zero day. I think I earned it! Day 1 - Campo to Mile
The Badass in a Skirt
4 Days to Go Yesterday, at the end of a long day of PCT prep, I was standing in my ‘kitchen’ looking at the spread of resupply food on the table,
Important Jobs Skills Gained While Planning a Thru-Hike
Planning a multi-month backpacking trip is no joke. If you’re about to embark on a thru-hike, you know how much work it actually takes. Not
The Weight of my Fear
I‘ve heard that we carry our fear as weight. I don’t remember where I first saw or heard this, but most recently I read it on an Instagram post by
How the ‘Why Am I Hiking’ has Changed
Why am I hiking? I’m on a spiritual journey. I am constantly searching for truth in my life and that connection with something greater. There are
What I Learned on my Longest Hike Yet
Most of my hikes have been 1.5 to 2.5 hours long, but I finally made it out on a 5+ hour hike, and, well I learned a lot. My hike (walk around town
Great Pack Debate: Pros & Cons of ULA Circuit Vs Osprey Viva
Apparently, I wasn't quite done with the Great Pack Debate. In my last post, I talked about how reducing my base weight was the answer to my pack