Hi, I'm Chris aka Side Quest on trail. While backpacking has been a part of my life since I was little, I began my thru-hiking journey in 2019 by hiking the Walker's Haute Route from Chamonix, France to Zermatt, Switzerland. Since then I have hiked over 8,000 miles including the Pacific Crest and Continental Divide Trails amongst others. In 2026 I will embark on my longest journey yet by walking from Newfoundland to Key West on the Eastern Continental Trail and completing my Triple Crown!
Posts
Wasps Are Not Friends: ECT Week 7
Week 7 of the Eastern Continental Trail where I learn a valuable lesson: wasps ≠ friends.
The Great Crossing: ECT Week 6
Week 6 of the Eastern Continental Trail where I traverse a tricky section and run out of food.
Charlottetown & Travel to Quebec: ECT Week 5
Week 5 of the Eastern Continental Trail where I finish PEI and travel to Quebec.
Ceud Mìle Fàilte: ECT Week 4
Week 4 of the Eastern Continental Trail where I continue my journey through Nova Scotia and make it to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
Muggy & Buggy Nova Scotia: ECT Week 3
Week 3 of the Eastern Continental Trail where I finish Newfoundland and take the ferry to Nova Scotia.
Gros Morne National Park & Haunted Hospitals: ECT Week 2
Week 2 of the Eastern Continental Trail where I hike through tough National Parks, get haunted in old hospitals, and deal with my first trail injury.
The Vikings Have Landed: ECT Week 1
Week 1 of the Eastern Continental Trail where I visit ancient Viking sites and finally start this thing!







