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Elise Ott

Elise is a copywriter who prefers time outdoors to time spent behind a screen, but the latter tends to be more common these days. Because of this she’s planning her first thru-hike—the PCT in 2019, and plans to share her journey the way she knows best (through writing).

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First Days on the PCT (and My Longest Backpacking Trip Yet)

First Days on the PCT (and My Longest Backpacking Trip Yet)

My first days on the PCT have been more than I ever could have imagined. It began at Scout and Frodo’s with 23 other semi-silent, nervous hikers.

May 20, 2019 : Elise Ott
Shakedown on the Skyway Loop to Prep for the PCT

Shakedown on the Skyway Loop to Prep for the PCT

After doing a couple of shakedown hikes (the most helpful being the Skyway Loop in Alabama), I've realized why they are so important as prep for a

Apr 16, 2019 : Elise Ott
How a 9-5 Job Led Me to a Thru-Hike of the PCT

How a 9-5 Job Led Me to a Thru-Hike of the PCT

As I’m preparing for my thru-hike of the PCT this summer I’m getting all the usual questions. Are you going alone? How long does that take? What

Feb 21, 2019 : Elise Ott
The Case for Being Frugal on Trail

The Case for Being Frugal on Trail

Obviously, I’m not encouraging stealing—just taking advantage of free things when you find them. In a word—resourcefulness. Being resourceful will

Jan 11, 2019 : Elise Ott