Jenn Wall

My name is Jenn. Or Zebra. I like to walk. And eat. Thus... thru-hiking. I hiked the PCT NOBO in 2017 and SOBO in 2018. In 2020 I hiked the Tahoe Rim Trail, the Colorado Trail, and the Arizona Trail. In 2021 I hiked the AT SOBO and in 2022 I hiked the CDT SOBO.

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CDT Alternates: The Good, The Bad, and The Epic

CDT Alternates: The Good, The Bad, and The Epic

Wrapping your head around the CDT alternates is dizzying. Here's an overview of the best and most questionable ways to hike your own hike.

Aug 14, 2023 : Jenn Wall
9 Reasons You Should Hike the CDT SOBO

9 Reasons You Should Hike the CDT SOBO

After spending a large portion of the past six years thru-hiking, I've come to believe there is no bad way to do a long-distance backpacking trip.

Feb 22, 2023 : Jenn Wall
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Hiking the CDT

10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Hiking the CDT

Having already hiked the Pacific Crest Trail twice, as well as the Arizona, Tahoe Rim, Colorado, and Appalachian trails, I finally set foot on the

Dec 5, 2022 : Jenn Wall
CDT Day 108: Mexico or Bust

CDT Day 108: Mexico or Bust

The warmest morning I have had on trail in...months. Maybe the entire trail actually. Of course it would finally warm up at the very end. The

Oct 23, 2022 : Jenn Wall
CDT Day 102-107: The Desert is Trying to Kill Me

CDT Day 102-107: The Desert is Trying to Kill Me

CDT Day 102The rain stopped overnight and I wake up to a dark haze. But I know the rain is coming again so I get up while it's dark to take

Oct 23, 2022 : Jenn Wall
CDT Day 95-101: Rivers, Rain, and Roadwalks

CDT Day 95-101: Rivers, Rain, and Roadwalks

CDT Day 95It's a misty morning when I wake. I'm banked in fog. I eat my last poptart and wash it down with some black coffee and head off to part

Oct 17, 2022 : Jenn Wall
CDT Day 89-94: Life in the Rainy Desert

CDT Day 89-94: Life in the Rainy Desert

CDT Day 89We sleep in until 7 am. Skybird and I are starving and we try to raid the kitchen when we wake up, but find it's locked until 8. And noone

Oct 9, 2022 : Jenn Wall
CDT Day 83-88: Peace Out C-O, Hello New Mexico

CDT Day 83-88: Peace Out C-O, Hello New Mexico

CDT Day 83Brr, frozen tent. I talk to the motorcyclists before I take off in the morning and find out they rode here from Canada. It took them 10

Oct 5, 2022 : Jenn Wall
CDT Day 75-82: The San Juans and Winter in September

CDT Day 75-82: The San Juans and Winter in September

CDT Day 75Coldest night yet. My tent is covered in frost in the morning. It's always fun trying to pack up without soaking yourself by rubbing

Sep 28, 2022 : Jenn Wall
CDT Day 70-74: Baby, It’s Cold Outside

CDT Day 70-74: Baby, It’s Cold Outside

CDT Day 70Since I'm onnnnnnly camping around 9000 feet, I actually don't wake up freezing! But the clouds are threatening and I know thunderstorms

Sep 22, 2022 : Jenn Wall