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
I have been absolutely astounded with the number of different plants and wildflowers that I have seen on trail so far. The wildflowers are
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
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
WFR
All about my NOLS Wilderness First Responder course experience!
One Step at a Time… Literally
This post is essentially a timeline of how I researched, planned, and prepared for my thru-hike
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.
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!!!
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!!!