Elaine

Hello, I'm Elaine! I'm hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 2023 with my partner Nick. I'm a California native that has been living on the east coast for the past decade, and I'm excited to come back for this incredible adventure.

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Our First Day on the PCT

Our First Day on the PCT

I woke up at 4:45 a.m. anxious about the day ahead of us. I told me my mom that we wanted to leave at 9:00 a.m., but we had a few things to take

May 30, 2023 : Elaine
Goodbye Baltimore, hello PCT!

Goodbye Baltimore, hello PCT!

We've moved out of our house in Baltimore! Everything is in storage. We're doing it! Our place in Baltimore. Moving is the worst! Nick and I

May 27, 2023 : Elaine
Why I am Thru-Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail

Why I am Thru-Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail

When I've told people about this hike, I've mostly gotten one of two responses. People are either really excited for me or are really confused. Why

May 24, 2023 : Elaine
Backpacking recipe: dehydrated pasta salad

Backpacking recipe: dehydrated pasta salad

One of my favorite things to eat on the trail is pasta salad. It's absolutely delicious, refreshing, and doesn't require cooking so it makes a great

May 9, 2023 : Elaine
Three weeks until my PCT adventure begins!

Three weeks until my PCT adventure begins!

"Your PCT permit is ready to print! Act now." I received an email yesterday from the PCTA that my permit is ready to print. That means my hike is

May 5, 2023 : Elaine
Answering PCT FAQs from Friends and Family

Answering PCT FAQs from Friends and Family

Hello all! I've been getting a lot of the same questions from friends and family, so I thought it might be smart to make an FAQ post. 1. Are you

May 3, 2023 : Elaine
Appalachian Trail Shakedown

Appalachian Trail Shakedown

Nick and I purchased a bunch of new gear for the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). We wanted to test out the gear on a shorter trip to see how it would work

May 1, 2023 : Elaine