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

Plants Of The PCT

Plants Of The PCT

I have been absolutely astounded with the number of different plants and wildflowers that I have seen on trail so far. The wildflowers are

Apr 20, 2023 : Journey Fleishman
Desert Days

Desert Days

Mount Laguna-Paradise Valley Cafe (Miles 42-151) WE ARE DOING IT!!!! Trail life is feeling like the new normal and I am NOT complaining

Apr 7, 2023 : Journey Fleishman
Atmospheric River Survivor

Atmospheric River Survivor

Campo-Mount Laguna (Mile 0-42) Yes, this is a dramatic title. BUT yes, I am in fact an atmospheric river survivor. (Side note: I did

Mar 26, 2023 : Journey Fleishman
WFR

WFR

All about my NOLS Wilderness First Responder course experience!

Feb 21, 2023 : Journey Fleishman
One Step at a Time… Literally

One Step at a Time… Literally

This post is essentially a timeline of how I researched, planned, and prepared for my thru-hike

Feb 7, 2023 : Journey Fleishman
The PCT Permit Process

The PCT Permit Process

This post is all about the PCT Long Distance Permit, the process surrounding getting one, and my personal experience with it this year.

Jan 24, 2023 : Journey Fleishman
Thousands Spent in the Name of Minimalism…

Thousands Spent in the Name of Minimalism…

This is my final PCT gear list for the 2023 hiking season! Collecting and researching all the gear has been quite the process, and I am thrilled to finally have all my gear ready to go!!! I hope this can be helpful for anyone hiking this season or in the future!!!

Jan 14, 2023 : Journey Fleishman
Three Years in the Making

Three Years in the Making

Hey!!!! My name is Journey Willow Hinsdale Fleishman and I am thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail with the class of 2023 this March! I am so stoked to start this adventure of a lifetime and document my journey as a blogger on the Trek!!!

Jan 8, 2023 : Journey Fleishman