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A Hiker Gathering, A Night Hike and an Angel in Disguise
Miles 500-703 After having to get off trail for a few days due to illness, I was relieved to have a great stretch of trail between miles
Fuel for the Trail: Exploring Vegan and Gluten-Free Options
Food on the trail is so important. Sometimes, it seems like the next snack or meal is the only thing that keeps hikers going. The vegan and
The First 100 Miles: Trust, Kindness, and Time
I’m 100 miles in! It’s been an incredible experience already. The trail's kindness and trustworthiness have moved me to tears. It has also been
PCT, Lead Me There
Happy Trails Everyone! For many, hiking the Pacific Crest Trail has been a dream/goal for many years. We have done our research, determined our
Gear: The Top 5 Things I learned
Tents, and Sleeping Pads, and Socks, Oh My! In the very near future, I will be setting off to start my first thru hike. Like all hikers, I have been
PCT Questions, Predictions, and Reflections!!
I was inspired by the final episodes on the “Trail Correspondents” podcast by Backpacker Radio which had the correspondents pose questions that they
Food is Fuel- Dehydrated Meals
Food is Fuel My family has coined me as the plant-powered backpacker and gluten-free gallivanter. I am a vegan and was diagnosed with celiac disease
A Loss, an Unexpected Ceremony, a Text and a Decision!
I never thought I would be a blog person. As soon as I told people I had made the decision to attempt a thru hike of the Pacific Crest Trail,