I am thru-hiking the PCT! I am my truest self through art. I found many outlets that give me my breath, but the first one to touch my soul was dance. Dance influences every single thing I do. I speak through my movement. In college I discovered photography. Looking through the eye of a camera and framing your perspective creates a whole new world. Photography allows for further exploration. Even though both those platforms don't use words per se, I do enjoy writing. I have always been a writer, but never shared it with the world. It is time...
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Days 31 – 34: Slackpacking, Sagittarians, and Smiling
Slack packing in Oregon. Not a fan of slack packing, but I am a huge fan of Oregon! I'm going to miss Oregon views and the "easier" trail.
Day 24 – Day 30 : It Is What It Is
Beautiful views can change your whole mood! Finally made it to Crater Lake! History and beauty make me never want to leave!
Days 21-23: Freedom, Bacardi, and Fear of Solitude
Road trip celebrating our independence and flipping to Oregon. Saying goodbye to Oprah, Didge and One Week was depressing. Hiking SOBO from Willamette Pass, Oregon.
Days 18-20: Transitions, Composting Toilets, and Oprah
Life lesson: enjoy the transitions of life, don’t fear them. They may lead to a better future. Kennedy Meadows to Lone Pine on the PCT.
Day 11 – 17: Squatting, Mating, and Small Town Rivalries
The time off has been amazing. Spent a week with the fam in Malibu celebrating my sisters incredible accomplishment! It was rejuvenating! My
Days Seven to Ten: Night Hiking, Wind Farms, and MAGIC
Every part of my body is in pain. Nothing could have prepared me for this adventure, especially when my "partner" in Beast Cub. My tramily needs some work, but we will never give up!
Day 4 – Day 6: Bees, Pee Rags, and Cowboy Camping
Understating what elevation really means. How my body and my emotions reacted! And how Wee Vill SAVED MY LIFE!
Hiking the Real Hike: Day 1, Day 2, and Ow!
The first two days didn't exactly go as planned. The trail was not so kind to my hiking buddy. She was injured day two! Our first zero day occurred on day three! We won't give up! No injury will stop us, we will concur this trail!
Training for the PCT: Balmex, Butt Wipes, and Snot Rockets
With the hike quickly approaching my training seems to have paid off. Ready to tackle some miles after testing my gear and taking my first shit in the wilderness.
My Rise from the Concrete Jungle to the PCT
After living 4 years in the Concrete Jungle I'm walking the PCT for me to become me again. The person I lost I may never find again, but that's ok. She wasn't strong enough. She needed to go. I can't wait to walk my way to me!