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My Ode to the Desert
Dearest SoCal: I knew you were beautiful, but had no idea the true extent of your beauty. I knew you’d be hard, but didn’t grasp the extent of
Hiking Alone: Welcome or Avoided?
The California section of my SOBO thru-hike has been interesting, to say the least. Early on in Washington and Oregon, I had the pleasure of
How To Support Your Thru-Hiking Friend
If you know someone thru-hiking, you probably know that it is a major undertaking, not just of time, but resources. Not just money. It’s planning,
At Least I Got the Sierras Done…
I’m 98 days into my SOBO thru-hike, and there are many things I’m proud of: I was able to walk continuously through Washington and Oregon. I’ve been
“It’s your road, and yours alone. Others may walk it with you, but no one can walk it for you.”
I’m a big fan of Rumi. He got it. He captured exactly what hiking this thru-hike is for me, and something I have to remind myself often. Yet,
The Day the Sierras Broke Me…
The day came. The day that I was so over everything: the trail, the weather, hiking-life - essentially it all. I was in a foul mood, and it wasn’t a
A Tale of 12,000ft Passes – Part I
Ok, so now I’m getting into the Sierras. In my first stretch I tackled Mt Whitney and Forrester Pass, the latter the day following the
Am I normal?
Just like that. I’ve walked through another state. Oregon is pretty much done and I get to head home to California. I expected to be
Southbound into Oregon
So many NOBOs told me, “you’ll love Oregon. It’s flat, and you’ll easily be able to get 30-35 mile days.” Hmmm… I believed them. I was
Doing what I love, while doing what I love
Hikers need yoga. That’s a given. And maybe it’s not everyday that someone who teaches yoga for a living hikes the PCT and gets to offer her