
Hello my name is Gillian! I was raised in the redwoods near the northern coast of California. I am a class of 2023 NOBO PCT hiker. Currently I am living in my favorite trail town in central Oregon! When I’m not waking long distances I am probably riding my mountain bike, trail running, or trying to find out where to get the best breakfast burrito. I have a degree in Outdoor Leadership and love any opportunity to get others stoked about moving their bodies outdoors!
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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,
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
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,
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
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
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
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