Cecelia Taylor

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

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.

Sep 19, 2019 : Cecelia Taylor
Day 24 – Day 30 : It Is What It Is

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!

Aug 21, 2019 : Cecelia Taylor
Days 21-23: Freedom, Bacardi, and Fear of Solitude

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.

Jul 17, 2019 : Cecelia Taylor
Days 18-20: Transitions, Composting Toilets, and Oprah

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.

Jul 16, 2019 : Cecelia Taylor
Day 11 – 17: Squatting, Mating, and Small Town Rivalries

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

Jul 5, 2019 : Cecelia Taylor
Days Seven to Ten: Night Hiking, Wind Farms, and MAGIC

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!

Jun 18, 2019 : Cecelia Taylor
Day 4 – Day 6: Bees, Pee Rags, and Cowboy Camping

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!

Jun 13, 2019 : Cecelia Taylor
Hiking the Real Hike: Day 1, Day 2, and Ow!

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!

Jun 10, 2019 : Cecelia Taylor
Training for the PCT: Balmex, Butt Wipes, and Snot Rockets

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.

May 31, 2019 : Cecelia Taylor
My Rise from the Concrete Jungle to the PCT

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!

May 13, 2019 : Cecelia Taylor