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Jil Z

As a sustainability and nutrition professional well into my second half-century, and as someone who's most alive and attuned outside, attempting to through-hike the PCT in 2024 feels both wildly gutsy and deeply nourishing. I'm thrilled to be hiking NOBO with my beloved, adventuresome daughter and will be writing about our journey here and @nourishedgutsylife.

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Lessons from the Start

Lessons from the Start

The first 150+ miles of the PCT have brought a few clear lessons. Lesson One: Community Is Everywhere On Day One and each day since, we’ve met

Apr 11, 2024 : Jil Z
Walking Home

Walking Home

Our PCT through-hike start date is almost here and I find myself thinking a lot about home — the places, people, and states of mind where we feel

Mar 25, 2024 : Jil Z
Planning to Let Go of the Plan

Planning to Let Go of the Plan

As the start date of my PCT thru-hike attempt draws increasingly near, I find myself questioning my sanity in thinking this might be possible, much

Mar 15, 2024 : Jil Z