Jessica Donnan

My name is Jessica, I am a 29 year old Registered Nurse from Canada. I set out to thru hike the Pacific Crest Trail on April 17, 2023. I am very excited for the big hike, and I am trying to get mentally ready to conquer my number one fear (rattlesnakes!) Instagram @jessicad1493 Tik Tok @jessicadonnan

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My Lightweight “House” for 6 months

My Lightweight “House” for 6 months

What you don’t see behind the scenes of every thru hiker’s journey is often the countless hours put into researching and testing the gear they will

Apr 12, 2023 : Jessica Donnan
Training for the Pacific Crest Trail without hiking

Training for the Pacific Crest Trail without hiking

Yes you read that right! The 6 months leading up to the PCT, I have done a grand total of zero hikes but I still have managed to be ready to haul a

Mar 24, 2023 : Jessica Donnan
Dream It, Plan It, Do It: Part 2/3

Dream It, Plan It, Do It: Part 2/3

The decision was made to hike the Pacific Crest Trail, almost a full year was now ahead of me of planning and waiting. Making such a huge

Mar 24, 2023 : Jessica Donnan
Dream It, Plan It, Do It: My 2023 PCT Thru Hike (1/3)

Dream It, Plan It, Do It: My 2023 PCT Thru Hike (1/3)

Part 1 of 3: Dream It For years I have looked up to the Pacific Crest Trail thru hikers with great admiration. I never imagined an undertaking of

Feb 8, 2023 : Jessica Donnan