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Jessica Tinios

You may know me from the trail as Ruby Cosmo. I hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2017 and completed 1,400 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail in 2019. A native of New Hampshire, I finished hiking all of the state's 48 peaks above 4,000 feet in 2018 and now that I am based in Steamboat Springs, CO, I am hoping to start chipping away at 14'ers as well. In addition to very long walks, I enjoy skiing, drawing, painting, eating every kind of cheese except blue cheese, and blogging for the Trek ;)

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[Book Giveaway] “Americana,” Graphic Novel About the PCT

[Book Giveaway] “Americana,” Graphic Novel About the PCT

Luke Healy’s Americana is a graphic memoir chronicling the author’s 2016 thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail. Through illustrations and interludes

Oct 9, 2019 : Jessica Tinios
My Appalachian Trail vs. Pacific Crest Trail Gear Lists: The Things I Didn’t Carry

My Appalachian Trail vs. Pacific Crest Trail Gear Lists: The Things I Didn’t Carry

Two years ago I wrote a post for this website called Gear Lessons From a Hiker Who Never Learned Her Lesson. In it I talked about the enormity of

Oct 1, 2019 : Jessica Tinios
The Trek Through NorCal

The Trek Through NorCal

End of the Desert The last time I posted anything to this blog, I left off on our first day out of Palm Springs. Well, that was now months and many,

Jul 4, 2019 : Jessica Tinios
40 Hours in a Tent

40 Hours in a Tent

We left Idyllwild late in the afternoon on Sunday with a plan to hitch back to Paradise Valley Cafe. We agreed to hike no more than five miles so we

May 19, 2019 : Jessica Tinios
Campo to Idyllwild: Days One to 12

Campo to Idyllwild: Days One to 12

We have not been out here quite two weeks, and we have not hiked even 200 miles, but the PCT has already dealt its share of ups and downs. 

Apr 30, 2019 : Jessica Tinios
Gear Review: Feathered Friends Murre EX 0-Degree Sleeping Bag

Gear Review: Feathered Friends Murre EX 0-Degree Sleeping Bag

Spring might be springing in the lowlands, but we all know that seasons in the mountains are their own thing entirely. For those who do not mess

Apr 3, 2019 : Jessica Tinios
Thru-Hiking Is Hard, Painful. Why Am I Doing It Again?

Thru-Hiking Is Hard, Painful. Why Am I Doing It Again?

Two years ago yesterday, on a bluebird morning in the mountains of Georgia, Chelsea and I took our first long anticipated steps north toward Mount

Mar 10, 2019 : Jessica Tinios
Food Review: Good To-Go Backpacking Meals

Food Review: Good To-Go Backpacking Meals

Backpackers know that food is an essential component of any adventure. You want to feel satisfied, well-nourished, and fueled up for the day with

Nov 20, 2018 : Jessica Tinios
20 of the Top Day Hikes in New Hampshire

20 of the Top Day Hikes in New Hampshire

When most people think of mountains, their minds often turn to images of jagged, bare, glaciated peaks soaring high in the sky. They think of the

Sep 15, 2018 : Jessica Tinios
Food Review: TrailFork Backcountry Meals

Food Review: TrailFork Backcountry Meals

Hikers all know that one of the keys to a successful backcountry adventure is the food. It is also one of the main challenges. It can be hard to get

Aug 11, 2018 : Jessica Tinios