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Carlijn "Yogurt" Driessen

Hey there! I'm Carlijn (Yogurt on the trails). In 2024, I decided to quit pursuing a soul-crushing career and hike the Pacific Crest Trail. Even though I've traveled and adventured all over the world, I had NEVER done anything like this. Never camped, never even slept in a tent before. Somehow I figured it all out and fell in love with thru-hiking. Since then, I've done some smaller trails closer to home (I'm from the Netherlands), including the Peaks of the Balkans and most recently the West Highland Way in Scotland. This summer I'll be hiking the Colorado Trail and I could not be more excited! I'd love for you to follow along here and on YouTube (@carlijndriessen), where I'll be sharing more of my travels through the US, New Zealand and Australia in the next year.

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First Week on the Colorado Trail — An Ode to Trail Angels

First Week on the Colorado Trail — An Ode to Trail Angels

What a week it’s been! If there’s one thing I am thankful for starting out my thru-hike on the Colorado Trail, it’s the support of trail angels.

Jul 12, 2026 : Carlijn "Yogurt" Driessen
Facing My Fears on the Colorado Trail This Summer

Facing My Fears on the Colorado Trail This Summer

When I think about where I’ll be in just a couple of days’ time, I see gorgeous mountain views, I feel a fresh breeze, I hear birds chirping and the

Jul 5, 2026 : Carlijn "Yogurt" Driessen
Planning a US Thru-Hike From Overseas (On a Budget)

Planning a US Thru-Hike From Overseas (On a Budget)

In just a few days, I will pack my bags and head for Denver, Colorado for the summer. The plan is to be on trail for about 6 weeks — thru-hiking the

Jul 3, 2026 : Carlijn "Yogurt" Driessen
Why I’m Hiking the Colorado Trail on a Clubfoot

Why I’m Hiking the Colorado Trail on a Clubfoot

What’s a clubfoot, you might ask? It’s a condition that only about one in a thousand babies is born with. Imagine a golf club. But then it’s a tiny

Jun 30, 2026 : Carlijn "Yogurt" Driessen