Elaine Che

I'm a Los Angeles native who found love in the outdoors after living in New England for the past few years. I lived at a meditation center from 2016-2019 which helped me establish a connection with nature. Now I'm back living in the city of LA and find myself seeking solitude and refuge in long distance backpacking. My least favorite town chore is showering because my legs get caked with dirt as soon as I'm back on trail so sometimes it's like, what's even the point?? I'm attempting a thru hike of the Arizona Trail this year, please follow along!

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My Winter Thru-Hike of the 150 mile San Diego Trans County Trail (SDTCT)

My Winter Thru-Hike of the 150 mile San Diego Trans County Trail (SDTCT)

The San Diego Trans County Trail is a 150-ish mile route that spans from the Salton Sea to Torrey Pines State Beach Park. It is also known to some as

Jan 22, 2024 : Elaine Che
Getting to the AZT: Week 1 on the Arizona Trail

Getting to the AZT: Week 1 on the Arizona Trail

I packed everything I need to survive for a month. This week, I headed out to start my journey to hike 800 miles across the state of Arizona on the Arizona Trail!

Oct 6, 2023 : Elaine Che
Who Am I and Why Am I Hiking the AZT This Fall?

Who Am I and Why Am I Hiking the AZT This Fall?

Hello readers! I'm an ex-city girl turned dirty tree-hugging hiker. I'm attempting to live out of my backpack for one month on the Arizona Trail this fall... how will I fare?

Sep 19, 2023 : Elaine Che