Hi everyone! My name is Darby, I'm 25 years old, and I'll be hiking northbound on the PCT starting April 30th! I'm looking forward to sharing my ups & downs, highs & lows, and all of the good stuff in between. Thanks for following along!
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Reflecting on the Pacific Crest Trail
Note: I’ve had this post in my drafts for a few months now, and I’ve finally gotten around to editing and sharing it. I’ve been off trail for about 4
The Beginning of a Long Walk
2 weeks on the Pacific Crest TrailI’m writing this post from Idyllwild, CA, 2 weeks into my hike, looking back and reflecting on my first few
Walking with Intention
When I spent a week on the Colorado Trail, I made a point to remember the name of every person I met while hiking. I am the absolute WORST with names
Week Zero: Counting Down the Days
I have spent the last few weeks at home preparing myself for the adventure ahead. I have been slowly working through my to-do list, trying my best to
The Butterfly Effect
How the small moments in my life became my why. You’ve probably heard of the butterfly effect. The idea that an occurrence so small has the
A Little Bit About Me!
Welcome to the Blog My name is Darby, I’m 25, and welcome to my quarter-life crisis!! Two weeks from today, I will take my first steps on the