Heidi

Hey there!My favorite trail greeting is howdy, and I know that I'll have lots of opportunities to say it while section hiking on the PCT. I tried the thru-hiking thing in 2023, and still want to finish it all someday, but as a section hiker instead. I'm one of those crazy people with very little to no social media, so if you want to follow along, this is the place to find me.

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Snoqualmie Pass to Whites Pass

Snoqualmie Pass to Whites Pass

Section I was a tale of two trails. The first part was a misty green tunnel of hard work, the second a family affair with innumerable tarns.

Sep 8, 2024 : Heidi
Stevens Pass to Snoqualmie Pass

Stevens Pass to Snoqualmie Pass

Words can't capture section J of the PCT. My pictures probably don't either, but they'll get closer than words would.

Aug 22, 2024 : Heidi
Section Hiker Conversion

Section Hiker Conversion

Really, all you need to know is in the title - I am fully committed to section hiking the PCT, rather than trying to finish the trail this summer. 

Aug 9, 2024 : Heidi
Week 2: Lunch With a View

Week 2: Lunch With a View

This whole affair has been mighty luxurious as compared to last year. Being near home means that family and friends are near enough to get assists from, and I get to go home on my zeros.

Jul 24, 2024 : Heidi
Week 1: Feels Good to Feel Good

Week 1: Feels Good to Feel Good

My brain hasn't quite caught up with my body yet, as starting this blog post has been significantly harder than anything else I did during week one.

Jul 16, 2024 : Heidi
I’m Back

I’m Back

The trail broke me last year, but I am back, and ready to rumble on a second attempt.

Jul 12, 2024 : Heidi
In Conclusion

In Conclusion

I wrote my last post in a very optimistic mindset. Sadly, it was not also realistic. I do have a stress fracture and have spent the last few weeks in

Sep 15, 2023 : Heidi
Week 16: On Hold

Week 16: On Hold

Almost as soon as I was home, I was mentally playing out what more of the trail I could complete depending on the injury. At that point, I wasn't

Aug 1, 2023 : Heidi
Week 14 and 15: Is This The End?

Week 14 and 15: Is This The End?

Let's cut to the chase - my left foot did not heal during my time off the trail. In fact, it hurt worse when I got back on the trail. So, I

Jul 31, 2023 : Heidi
Week 13: Beat the Heat

Week 13: Beat the Heat

It was hot last week going into and out of Etna. This week it remains hot, and this time instead of an airconditioned car ride down into and up out

Jul 26, 2023 : Heidi