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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Touched by Trail Angels

Touched by Trail Angels

About a mile or two from Neel Gap, we ran into Forrest. Hippie prince of the Southern Appalachians Forrest first came into our lives the

Mar 22, 2017 : Jessica Tinios
The First Four Days

The First Four Days

Today marks one week since Chelsea and I first bid farewell to life as we knew it. That doesn't sound right though, for I can already hardly remember

Mar 16, 2017 : Jessica Tinios
A Wonderful Time for a Knee Injury, Part II

A Wonderful Time for a Knee Injury, Part II

I closed my eyes and braced myself for what I knew was coming The left side of my body collided with the tree and then my left foot hooked onto its

Feb 19, 2017 : Jessica Tinios
A Wonderful Time for a Knee Injury, Part I

A Wonderful Time for a Knee Injury, Part I

So when is the best time to take up a new alpine sport that involves sliding down a mountain covered in snow and ice at a speed of 25 to 30 mph? Is

Feb 15, 2017 : Jessica Tinios
Pre-Trail Magic- A Chance Meeting at a Bar

Pre-Trail Magic- A Chance Meeting at a Bar

I met an AT thru-hiker the other night.   She came in by herself and sat down at the bar in seat 12 just to the left of the beer taps. She

Jan 6, 2017 : Jessica Tinios
Can’t Hardly Wait

Can’t Hardly Wait

The anticipation is practically unbearable. All day, every day, the trail is on my mind. I Dream About It I go for long walks in the mornings

Nov 28, 2016 : Jessica Tinios