Bad Ass

Hi, my name is Beth, aka Bad Ass and I’m attempting to hike the PCT NOBO 2023. I’ve previously section hiked about 900 miles of the PCT, but this is my attempt of a long distance thru hike. I’ve hiked the CT, JMT, HST, TCT, WT, EBC, O trek, and mountaineered Shasta, Hood, Whitney, and half of Rainier. I hike for grief therapy, as I lost my 21 year old son in 2018.

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I Made it to Kennedy Meadows!

I Made it to Kennedy Meadows!

We left Ridgecrest and got a ride back to Walker Pass to began our last miles to Kennedy Meadows. Since we were coming back from town we kept the

Jun 5, 2023 : Bad Ass
It’s My Birthday!

It’s My Birthday!

The four of us arranged a ride with trail angel Abel back to the trailhead in Tehachapi. We began our hike along the trail next to the 58 and then

May 30, 2023 : Bad Ass
It’s Getting Hot In Here

It’s Getting Hot In Here

I had not taken a zero since Wrightwood, 11 days ago, so I needed a day to rest. Unfortunately, I was in Hiker Town, in the heat, but it will have to

May 22, 2023 : Bad Ass
An Emotional Journey

An Emotional Journey

On Thursday, after the storm passed in Wrightwood, we headed out to the road to find a ride to the gate on the closed road. After a short while, a

May 21, 2023 : Bad Ass
Snow, Water Crossings, and Fires, Oh My!

Snow, Water Crossings, and Fires, Oh My!

Leaving Big Bear, Finally…. I had planned on taking a zero in Big Bear, but some women that I met up with at Whitewater, were arriving a day later

May 3, 2023 : Bad Ass
Moments on Trail

Moments on Trail

The Snake Won’t Let Me Pass The day after tackling Fuller Ridge, I began my hike down the beautiful Snow Creek Trail. It was a long 15 miles down

Apr 22, 2023 : Bad Ass
The San Jacinto Mountains

The San Jacinto Mountains

Almost Paradise We left Mike’s Place and headed north toward the snow-capped mountains. There was limited water along the way through the desert.

Apr 17, 2023 : Bad Ass
I’m Trapped in the Vortex

I’m Trapped in the Vortex

The Extra Day Paid Off My husband and I headed out to the road to hitch to Pioneer Mail. After a short while a young man stopped and picked us up.

Apr 13, 2023 : Bad Ass
Let’s Get This Party Started

Let’s Get This Party Started

We headed down to the Southern Terminus on Saturday, March 25th. It was time to start this epic adventure. Since we live locally in Temecula, my

Apr 3, 2023 : Bad Ass
Running Away is Running Home

Running Away is Running Home

Where it all began Almost 10 years ago I began hiking. I trained to hike Mt Whitney in a day. I wasn't a strong hiker, but I trained and didn't give

Mar 23, 2023 : Bad Ass