Jen Brown

I’m Jen! In 2025 I hiked the Pacific Crest Trail SOBO to complete my Triple Crown. I hiked the Appalachian Trail NOBO in 2024 and I completed the Continental Divide Trail SOBO and partly solo in 2021. I also hiked the John Muir Trail plus Mt. Whitney in 2022. Join me on my journey!

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Staying Engaged with the Hiker Community

Staying Engaged with the Hiker Community

While I enjoy reading about and watching others’ hiking adventures, my favorite way to stay engaged with hiking (outside of actually hitting a trail) is to talk about my journeys. Last year, I gave several presentations about my Appalachian Trail hike.

Mar 30, 2026 : Jen Brown
How Does It Feel To Be A Triple Crowner?

How Does It Feel To Be A Triple Crowner?

I’ve gotten this question a lot over the past few months and my answer has been the same: I feel…

Feb 17, 2026 : Jen Brown
PCT SOBO DAY 137 – I’m A Triple Crowner!!!

PCT SOBO DAY 137 – I’m A Triple Crowner!!!

Today was the big day. Border day! My PCT thru-hike was going to come to an end in a few hours, but first I had to get there.

Feb 8, 2026 : Jen Brown
PCT SOBO DAY 136 – Last Night Out

PCT SOBO DAY 136 – Last Night Out

When we awoke, there was a chill in the air. We had camped in a bit of a gully where all of the cold air collected, so a few of us were shivering while we waited for the stragglers to get ready to go.

Feb 6, 2026 : Jen Brown
PCT SOBO DAY 135 – A Trail Treat

PCT SOBO DAY 135 – A Trail Treat

Only a couple more days left on the trail! The guys and I woke up and hit the trail just as the sun had started to rise.

Feb 4, 2026 : Jen Brown
PCT SOBO DAY 134 – A Triple Crowner

PCT SOBO DAY 134 – A Triple Crowner

Town day! We woke up while it was still dark outside and hit the trail before sunrise.

Feb 2, 2026 : Jen Brown
PCT SOBO DAY 133 – Another Perfect Night

PCT SOBO DAY 133 – Another Perfect Night

We started off before sunrise again, eager to get some miles done while it was still cool out. Our first stop was to pick up water.

Jan 31, 2026 : Jen Brown
PCT SOBO DAY 132 – Eyes in the Dark

PCT SOBO DAY 132 – Eyes in the Dark

We woke up and got a sunrise start this morning. Border fever had infected everyone, so we were itching to do big mile days, starting early and ending late.

Jan 29, 2026 : Jen Brown
PCT SOBO DAY 131 – Trail Friends

PCT SOBO DAY 131 – Trail Friends

I started my day as I usually did after a night in town: lazily.

Jan 27, 2026 : Jen Brown
PCT SOBO DAY 130 – Craggy Spine

PCT SOBO DAY 130 – Craggy Spine

The wind was fierce last night! I was grateful that I’d set up near a massive boulder, otherwise I think my tent would’ve blown away.

Jan 25, 2026 : Jen Brown