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Gabrielle Shallahamer

Hey! I’m Gabrielle, a thru-hiker, Crossfitter, and designer based in Oregon. I love any excuse to get myself outside and will eat breakfast for any meal of the day. I got the thru-hiking bug after meeting PCT hikers on a backpacking trip around Three Fingered Jack. I realized it was possible to hike more than 8 miles a day and I didn’t need to carry 40lbs on my back to do it. This year I will be hiking the Colorado Trail with my backpacking partner in crime, a.k.a. Dad.

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Only the Beginning of the Journey: CT mile 0-102.4

Only the Beginning of the Journey: CT mile 0-102.4

The Colorado Trail would bring new challenges for my Dad and I and our longest trip to date (the longest being around 250 miles). Each trip there

Aug 1, 2024 : Gabrielle Shallahamer
Trailmates for Life: Finding an unlikely partner in my dad

Trailmates for Life: Finding an unlikely partner in my dad

What's the secret to finding the perfect hiking partner? For me, it's simple: my dad. From battling mosquito swarms to conquering mountain passes, we've spent 20 years creating an unbreakable bond on the trail. Our journey began when I was 10, evolving from heavy packs and rookie mistakes to streamlined gear and ambitious thru-hikes.

Jul 15, 2024 : Gabrielle Shallahamer
Colorado Trail Gear List: The Essential, The Needed & The Unnecessary

Colorado Trail Gear List: The Essential, The Needed & The Unnecessary

The gear list. Some can spend hours reading and watching people explaining their gear. Some would rather carry a bear canister through Mordor. I’m

Jun 27, 2024 : Gabrielle Shallahamer