Emma Ramsey

I’m from Gilmanton, New Hampshire, but I am currently living in the woods, AKA hiking the Pacific Crest Trail! I've done most of my hiking in the Belknaps and White Mountains of NH, which is where my love for hiking grew.

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What I Would Do Differently on My 2023 PCT Hike

What I Would Do Differently on My 2023 PCT Hike

What if you could go back? The phenomenon of impermanence is present in everyone’s lives. Not to delve too deeply, but I choose to wake with a

Mar 4, 2024 : Emma Ramsey
I Asked 8 Hikers 3 Things They Think About Most on Trail

I Asked 8 Hikers 3 Things They Think About Most on Trail

What do hikers think about as they walk for hours a day? Here’s what 8 hikers responded when asked what 3 things they think about most.

Aug 3, 2023 : Emma Ramsey
The Sierra: Kennedy Meadows-Lone Pine

The Sierra: Kennedy Meadows-Lone Pine

Leaving Kennedy Meadows I hiked out of KMS with a group I had met the week prior. Gravedigger, No Tape, Frypocket, and Old Faithful (Olf). I needed

Jul 11, 2023 : Emma Ramsey
A Big Update and Getting Ready for the Sierras

A Big Update and Getting Ready for the Sierras

The last time I updated the blog I had gotten down San Jacinto. I was stoked to get into Cabazon to eat Raising Cane’s Chicken and to resupply at a

May 29, 2023 : Emma Ramsey
5 Things I Learned In My First 300 Miles of Backpacking

5 Things I Learned In My First 300 Miles of Backpacking

You Live and You Learn No matter the amount of researching, and planning a newbie backpacker does before a trip, nothing will prepare them better

May 9, 2023 : Emma Ramsey
Apache, Idyllwild, San Jacinto: Days 12-16

Apache, Idyllwild, San Jacinto: Days 12-16

Going Into The Snow The crew was Tbone, Smoothie, Juice, Crumbs, and myself. We left PVC Saturday morning and pushed through Spitler and Apache. We

May 1, 2023 : Emma Ramsey
PCT Days 1-11

PCT Days 1-11

Day 1: April 12th I got a ride to the southern terminus from my friend at about 8am. I called a few people procrastinating for about 15 minutes

Apr 25, 2023 : Emma Ramsey
Week Before the PCT: Reflecting and Visiting San Diego

Week Before the PCT: Reflecting and Visiting San Diego

Almost Ready With a long to-do list and somewhat mentally preparing myself to leave home for months, I took the week off of work to enjoy my last

Apr 14, 2023 : Emma Ramsey
Why I’m Thru-Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail

Why I’m Thru-Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail

"Are you going alone?" It's a question that arises every time I mention my plan to hike the Pacific Crest Trail this April. My response? " Yes,

Mar 18, 2023 : Emma Ramsey