Journey Fleishman

HEY!!!!!! My name is Journey Willow Hinsdale Fleishman and I hiked the PCT with the class of 2023 from March-August. I graduated high school a year before trail and took a gap year to work and make this dream become a reality. I was born and raised in Arizona but grew up spending every summer living and adventuring in Colorado. I now attend Western Colorado University and am studying Outdoor Recreation and Education with a Minor in Environment and Sustainability. I am a part of the Western Mountain Search and Rescue team, and work at a local coffee shop. I adore adventures in creation with those I love, thai food, watching The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, trail running, drawing & journaling, listening to the band Caamp, hammock naps, and drinking tea. Thanks for checking out my author page and happy reading!!!!

Posts

The ULA Circuit: First Backpack, Best Backpack

The ULA Circuit: First Backpack, Best Backpack

I was shocked with how many other people had this pack on the PCT...But all for good reason. My GIGANTIC pack at the beginning of it all (...how

Nov 12, 2023 : Journey Fleishman
Post Trail Musings…

Post Trail Musings…

It is strange to be done with trail. My first "lifelong dream" has been completed.

Nov 7, 2023 : Journey Fleishman
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life

A day in the life of a solo thru hiker on the Pacific Crest Trail Something I love about thru-hiking is how personal everything is. Everyone has

Aug 12, 2023 : Journey Fleishman
Bolt to the Border

Bolt to the Border

Mt. Hood!!! Oregon; a blur of beauty. Through the burn scars, blowdowns, forests, mosquitos, lake resorts, peaks, butterflies, and crystal

Jul 29, 2023 : Journey Fleishman
Oregon Resupply Review

Oregon Resupply Review

Resupply information for the 2 week OR challenge.

Jul 19, 2023 : Journey Fleishman
Blues Clues

Blues Clues

Recognizing sadness often called the “Nor Cal Blues” and what to do about it.

Jul 4, 2023 : Journey Fleishman
Secret Sierra Season Part 2

Secret Sierra Season Part 2

Here is my long overdue second post about my experience in the Sierras in this record breaking snow year on the PCT. In the last

Jun 25, 2023 : Journey Fleishman
Secret Sierra Season Part One

Secret Sierra Season Part One

Kinda proud of this title not gonna lie… Information about conditions, my lessons learned, gear, and things to consider before making the

Jun 8, 2023 : Journey Fleishman
The Desert Days Are Done

The Desert Days Are Done

I have walked 700 miles from Mexico…Wow. It still feels surreal. I will never forget the feeling of walking up towards the Kennedy

Jun 6, 2023 : Journey Fleishman
The Year Of The Pancake

The Year Of The Pancake

This is the title my friend gave to this year on the PCT and the class of 2023. Lots of flipping and readjusting plans regarding the weather

Apr 29, 2023 : Journey Fleishman