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Through the Fire and Flames: The McKinney Fire Part One
Author's note: This event turned out to be an enormous roadblock in my blogging. After this experience, I needed a lot of time to reflect on my
NorCal, I Love You But You’re Bringing Me Down
NorCal was weird. From South Lake Tahoe, the one person I still was hiking with from my original tramily had to go back to Sweden due to visa
Sierra Highs
I’d just hit my lowest point on trail. Self-doubt had taken over. Headed into town, I wasn’t sure if I’d be back on trail again. Time for a
Whitney’s Woes
Last post, I left y’all with excitement for the Sierra section. That excitement very quickly turned to misery. The days between Kennedy Meadows and
Desert’s End
I’ve finally made it to the Sierra! (everyone cheers) It’s hard to describe the feeling of knowing that the desert is complete. It was incredibly
Ten Percent Complete, Many Miles To Go
As I hiked the short morning miles to Highway 18 to Big Bear, I felt a sense of peace and belonging wash over me. I realized I am exactly where I am
It Never Rains In Southern California: Days 1-4
I awoke in a tree house in San Diego to rain pattering on the skylight above me. I thought I heard somewhere that it never rains in Southern
Shakedown Street
Ya win some, ya lose some, right? This past weekend, I talked some AT pals into doing an overnighter on the Skyway Loop in Alabama. It connects a
A Fool of a Took
Hey, y’all! My name is Elizabeth, but my favorite people call me Pippin. I’m a thru-hiker and forester from Louisiana (cue the "flatlander"