Emma Lawson

Hey Ya'll! I'm Emma. I will be attempting a thru hike of the PCT in April of 2024. I come from Tacoma, WA and decided it was time to check out the trail that runs through my home state. I've always felt called to the forest and have a deep since of gratitude for my time living in the PNW. It's time to get a little dirty, eat some weird food combinations, and smile through it all!!! What better way to live life. My background is in fine arts, early childhood art programs, teaching, and social work. I love working with families in my community. I am leaving this behind to explore and find out what truly brings me joy. I promise to share my deepest thoughts (profound or not) and maybe a poop story. Thanks for following along!!

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Trail Days 99-110: Ashland to Bend

Trail Days 99-110: Ashland to Bend

Invisible Lines I woke up on day 99 of my hike with an eagerness to pack up camp. Today, we would be walking across state lines into Oregon. This

Sep 27, 2024 : Emma Lawson
An Ode to Northern California

An Ode to Northern California

A New Chapter  We spent our last night before the official end of the Sierras camping on a stunning ridge. We set up to cowboy camp (no tents,

Aug 15, 2024 : Emma Lawson
What Happens in Yosemite

What Happens in Yosemite

Taking it in As we made our way through the Sierras, the passes began to become farther and farther apart before eventually leading into Yosemite. I

Jul 27, 2024 : Emma Lawson
The Sierra Adventure Continues

The Sierra Adventure Continues

New Shoes and Big Passes After a lovely rest day in Bishop we made our way back up Kearsarge pass with about six and a half days worth of food. I

Jul 9, 2024 : Emma Lawson
The Start of the Sierras

The Start of the Sierras

Back on Trail  After enjoying two days of rest in Kennedy Meadows it was time to start the next section of our hike, the Sierra Nevada range.

Jun 25, 2024 : Emma Lawson
Trail Days: Hiker Town to Kennedy Meadows

Trail Days: Hiker Town to Kennedy Meadows

Reality Hits The trail family and I spent a day at the wee vill market before our evening departure of the LA Aqueduct. This stretch of trail is

Jun 9, 2024 : Emma Lawson
Trail Days: Wrightwood to Hiker Town

Trail Days: Wrightwood to Hiker Town

Back on Trail Our hike out of Wrightwood started on the Acorn trail, a side trail to get back onto the PCT. With full packs of food we trudged up

Jun 1, 2024 : Emma Lawson
Day 21-24: Thoughts on the Trail

Day 21-24: Thoughts on the Trail

Big Feelings After a lovely stay in Big Bear, Frank, the owner of Sessions Retreat and hotel gave us a ride back to the trail head. We were so

May 22, 2024 : Emma Lawson
San Jacinto to Big Bear

San Jacinto to Big Bear

Back on Trail We said goodbye to our cabin in Idyllwild and made our way to the trailhead. A very sweet local named Hector, who also plays the

May 16, 2024 : Emma Lawson
The Desert Adventure Continues

The Desert Adventure Continues

Peak Happiness We officially hit 100 miles on day 7! Leah was ahead of me around the bend when I heard her shout “100 MILES!!!” “WAHOOO!!!!” I

May 10, 2024 : Emma Lawson