Jenna Ivey

Hello! I'm Jenna. I probably know more about thru-hiking than I should considering I have only thru-hiked the 310-mile Superior Hiking Trail. I was fully prepare for a PCT 2019 thru-hike when health issues swooped in last minute and kept me off trail. I still enjoy reading and writing about thru-hiking and any outdoor adventures and have high hopes of stepping on the PCT one day.

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Why Do You Hike? | Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Interviews from Trail Days 2019

Why Do You Hike? | Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Interviews from Trail Days 2019

“Why do you hike?” is a question that most thru-hikers get asked. Understanding the "why" can give hikers a sense of purpose and can serves as

Jun 6, 2019 : Jenna Ivey
What’s Your Trail Name? | Thru-Hiker Interviews at Trail Days 2019

What’s Your Trail Name? | Thru-Hiker Interviews at Trail Days 2019

"What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." This Shakespearean quote may be true for Romeo and Juliet, but

Jun 3, 2019 : Jenna Ivey
TEARing Across Europe

TEARing Across Europe

Thousands of us aspire to hike across the United States each year, whether it’s via the PCT, the AT, or the CDT. For a lot of us, one long-distance

May 22, 2019 : Jenna Ivey
Celebrate the AT at the Round Hill Appalachian Trail Festival on June 15

Celebrate the AT at the Round Hill Appalachian Trail Festival on June 15

The Round Hill Appalachian Trail Festival is a celebration of the AT, outdoor opportunities, and Round Hill’s new designation by the Appalachian

May 20, 2019 : Jenna Ivey
My PCT Dreams and Why I’m No Longer Hiking

My PCT Dreams and Why I’m No Longer Hiking

I planned to start hiking the PCT on April 18 (my birthday), but now I can’t. PCT Dreams I’ve spent a lot of the last two years dreaming about the

Apr 17, 2019 : Jenna Ivey
His and Hers PCT Gear List

His and Hers PCT Gear List

April 18 is only a few days away, which means that we are only a few days away from starting the PCT! We thought we’d jump on here to share our his

Apr 14, 2019 : Jenna Ivey
The PCT and Colorado Trail: A 2-for-1 Thru-Hiking Experience in 2019

The PCT and Colorado Trail: A 2-for-1 Thru-Hiking Experience in 2019

We are so excited to share that we are going to hike the PCT in 2019! Then, after reaching the Northern Terminus, we are going to head back to

Jan 4, 2019 : Jenna Ivey
How to go Backpacking in Canyonlands National Park

How to go Backpacking in Canyonlands National Park

Canyonlands National Park is a land of red rocks, filled with mesas, canyons, buttes, and arches sprawling across 337,598 acres. It’s like walking

Oct 29, 2018 : Jenna Ivey
Trail Profile: Superior Hiking Trail

Trail Profile: Superior Hiking Trail

The Superior Hiking Trail is a 310-mile trail that takes you along the North Shore of Minnesota. The trail can take two to three weeks depending on

Sep 22, 2018 : Jenna Ivey