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Jackson Sims-Myers

My name is Jackson. I'm a PCT thru-hiker, full-time van lifer off trail, and a lover of the outdoors. In 2021 I completed the Sierra High Route, 650 MIles of NorCal on the PCT and I'm attempting a SOBO AT hike starting at the end of August. When I'm not hiking I live in Southern Utah in my Chevy Astrovan working as an outdoor guide, eat a lot of ramen noodles and avocados, and try to play outside every day hiking, climbing, or canyoneering. My favorite vegetable is the yam because you've got to gas up the Yamborghini at dinner.

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The Final SOBOs: My First Week Being One of the Last to Start Walking

The Final SOBOs: My First Week Being One of the Last to Start Walking

First week reflections from my Southbound AT thru hike attempt.

Sep 20, 2021 : Jackson Sims-Myers
The Weminuche High Route

The Weminuche High Route

An overview of the Weminuche High Route in The San Juan range, Weminuche Wilderness, Southern Colorado. A brief route description, logistics overview, photos, and trip report.

Sep 16, 2021 : Jackson Sims-Myers
The Case For Alternates and Side Missions – Redefining Blue Blazing

The Case For Alternates and Side Missions – Redefining Blue Blazing

Lilac Blazing - Why You Should Get Off the Trail and Do More (and sometimes less) Miles Maybe you've heard the term "blue blazing" thrown around

Aug 13, 2021 : Jackson Sims-Myers
For the Challenge – Attempting the Appalachain Trail Southbound in 2021

For the Challenge – Attempting the Appalachain Trail Southbound in 2021

I've been thinking... As it gets closer and closer to my AT start date, I've been thinking a lot more about the "why". At the moment, I'm still not

Aug 12, 2021 : Jackson Sims-Myers
8 Things I Loved About the Sierra High Route

8 Things I Loved About the Sierra High Route

What is the Sierra High Route? The Sierra high route is a 195 mile “Route” through the heart of the Sierra Nevada along the same corridor as the

Aug 12, 2021 : Jackson Sims-Myers