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That’s a Wrap: Day 13&14 on the ECT
Day 13 - Kilometers 285.7 -312.68 The morning wind was a pain in my ass. The beginning of White Horse Path was a very exposed and steep rock. It
From NoBo to SoBo: Days 11&12 on the ECT
Day 11 - Kilometers 224.85 - 255.35 After two nights in a hotel bed, it was time to head back to nights spent on my sleeping pad. I Had five days to
What Happens on Zero Days: Day 9&10
I wasn't sure if I was going to include my town day in this blog. However, I have realized that town days are always a big part of thru-hikes so it
Animal Farm Initiation Day: Days 7&8 on the ECT
Day 7 - Kilometer 162.3 - 184.5 The day I got heat stroke, I was moving at a 2km per hour pace for 18km; that trail was rated as "difficult to
The Ultimate Trail Angels: Days 5&6 on the ECT
Canada must get its good name because of the people of Newfoundland. The people here are incredibly kind, giving, and seemingly genuine humans.
Will you be my friend?: Day 3&4 on the ECT
Day 3 - kilometer 44.5 - 76.5 I woke up before sunrise to climb to the top of Berry Head Arch. As I watched the sky fill with colour, I was greeted
Humbling the purist: Days 1&2 on the ECT
Wowza, is it hard to update a blog while on trail! First, I am exhausted at the end of the day, and it seems to be when my inspiration lacks most.
The Universe made me do it…
Why Newfoundland? In the last month, I have been asked why I chose to hike this trail. The truth is, I stumbled upon the trail by accident and booked a plane ticket only three days later.
Introduction: Follow me on the ECT!
I am Jess! My friends on the Pacific Crest Trail called me Frosty so you can refer to me whichever way you'd like. In less than two weeks I will be heading to the east coast of Canada for the very first time, intending to hike the East Coast Trail. Which I will be writing about here - while I am on the trail!