Hello! I'm Dodger! Native-born Texan who moved to California and found a renewed love for the outdoors. It took three days, here, to summit my first peak. Since that first weekend, I have engulfed myself in the backpacking life! My favorite sound is the first zipper in the early morning!
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Shakedown Hikes: Are They Really Needed?
Are They Needed? Short answer... yes. Shakedown hikes are very helpful to a successful thruhike. I would submit that they are the most
The Plan – How Do I Even Plan This?
What The Heck Am I Doing? What the heck am I doing? How do you even plan a thruhike? First of all... what is a thruhike? The definition varies based
Let’s Get Ready – The Preparation Begins
Step 1: What Type Of Gear Do I Want? I needed gear. Most of my gear was outdated and heavy. There are plenty of folks that hike with heavy packs and
The Beginning – Deciding To Do My First Thruhike
Introduction Hey! I'm Dodger! I live in Northern California's Central Valley. I love it here! Who can beat Tahoe and The Bay within two hours of



