Becca Mickley

A quirky, West Texas native with wandering and writing in her blood, watch me juggle both as I hike the PCT beginning April 10th, 2021!

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Facing the Challenge – Week 1

Facing the Challenge – Week 1

I didn’t know how to feel as my plane landed in San Diego. People told me that I must be excited, yet I wasn’t. Mostly, I felt trepidation. In

May 1, 2021 : Becca Mickley
Towards a New Dawn

Towards a New Dawn

One week, and I have a chance to try again. I cannot get that idea out of my mind as I look towards my start date next Saturday. Campo awaits, my

Apr 2, 2021 : Becca Mickley
Phoenix Year

Phoenix Year

  2020 was going to be my year to hike the PCT. Everything had come together, the money, the time, the training. Relatives sponsored me so I

Jan 19, 2021 : Becca Mickley
PCT Heartbreak: Looking Toward the Far Horizon

PCT Heartbreak: Looking Toward the Far Horizon

There is always hope....

Mar 22, 2020 : Becca Mickley
Shakedown Showdown: In the Shadow of a Pandemic

Shakedown Showdown: In the Shadow of a Pandemic

Onward, towards the farthest star!

Mar 17, 2020 : Becca Mickley
The Legend of Snow on the Trail, Hiking Cryptid of Castle Rock

The Legend of Snow on the Trail, Hiking Cryptid of Castle Rock

Move over Bigfoot, there's a new cryptid in the PNW

Mar 10, 2020 : Becca Mickley
Dreams, Progress, and Revelations

Dreams, Progress, and Revelations

Sometimes you have to fall to truly rise above

Mar 2, 2020 : Becca Mickley
Nightmares, Setbacks, and Failures

Nightmares, Setbacks, and Failures

What have I gotten myself into?

Feb 22, 2020 : Becca Mickley
Shadows of What If

Shadows of What If

The greatest battle is within your own mind.

Feb 9, 2020 : Becca Mickley
Toward the Far Horizon

Toward the Far Horizon

No great thing was ever achieved without sacrifice...

Feb 1, 2020 : Becca Mickley