Gillian

Gill (Jill with a G)- Likes long walks, pooping in the woods, eating dehydrated food, and going several days without showering. I hope you enjoy my attempt to walk from Mexico to Canada!

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Week 3 on the PCT!

Week 3 on the PCT!

Miles and Smiles! This week is a week of threes. I am on week three of the PCT, I hit mile 300 and I hiked my first 35 mile day! We started the

Jun 3, 2023 : Gillian
Week 2 on the PCT!

Week 2 on the PCT!

Oh boy what a week it’s been! After mile 100 I start feeling really strong, I no longer notice my pack digging into my shoulder blades or rubbing my

May 26, 2023 : Gillian
One Week on the PCT!

One Week on the PCT!

One week and 120 miles down! It’s hard to believe that it’s only been a week. Every single day on this trail has been so full of new people,

May 20, 2023 : Gillian
Learning to be Flexible in a High Snow Year

Learning to be Flexible in a High Snow Year

A High Snow Year? If you live on the west coast or have seen any weather-related news lately, you may have noticed that snow levels are unusually

Mar 7, 2023 : Gillian
My PCT Gear List!

My PCT Gear List!

March is quickly approaching and I have been working hard to dial in all of the gear I will need for my five-month journey. Besides a few last items,

Jan 10, 2023 : Gillian
What I Will be Eating on my Thru Hike

What I Will be Eating on my Thru Hike

Whenever I go into the backcountry I am looking for quick, easy, tasty recipes. Over the years I have come up with a few favorite, lightweight and

Jan 10, 2023 : Gillian
Why I’m Hiking the PCT in 2023

Why I’m Hiking the PCT in 2023

My hike is not fueled by heartbreak, nor is it a result of severe discontentment in my career or personal life. I am hiking because I know that the

Jan 9, 2023 : Gillian
Hiking as a Solo Female

Hiking as a Solo Female

When I first started dreaming of the PCT three years ago, I wouldn’t have believed you if you told me I’d be starting alone. Sure, I had some

Dec 30, 2022 : Gillian
It’s Getting Real, Folks!

It’s Getting Real, Folks!

Today is December 29th,  which means I am officially three months away from stepping foot on the Pacific Crest Trail and beginning the longest walk

Dec 29, 2022 : Gillian