Scorpion Queen

I'm Juliette 35 y/o Jewish gal from England, living nomadically since 2017. Michelin trained chef, professional beer pourer, wanderer, dreamer, world traveller. Walked the Pacific Crest Trail in 2022 in search of adventure, mountains and to fall in love with myself. Thru hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2024 because life simply hasn’t made sense since the PCT. Excited to be FINALLY starting NOBO on the CDT end of April!

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Withdrawal in the desert: coming off SNRIs on a thru hike

Withdrawal in the desert: coming off SNRIs on a thru hike

It hit me, about 60 odd miles from the border of Colorado. Without warning; the desert was over. I had climbed out of the canyon leaving Ghost

Jun 24, 2025 : Scorpion Queen
The blistered and cold road to Reserve

The blistered and cold road to Reserve

‘It is not possible to night hike parts of the Gila.’ said Slasher; a section hiker, as we chatted whilst I ate a lot of food from the store and

May 26, 2025 : Scorpion Queen
The desert was ready for me but I was not ready for the desert.

The desert was ready for me but I was not ready for the desert.

I stand at the border of Mexico and the United States trying to get a photo by Crazy Cook terminus in which I’m happy with. I am tired and my

May 10, 2025 : Scorpion Queen
The desert was ready for me but I was not ready for the desert.

The desert was ready for me but I was not ready for the desert.

I stand at the border of Mexico and the United States trying to get a photo by Crazy Cook terminus in which I’m happy with. I am tired and my

May 10, 2025 : Scorpion Queen
The desert was ready for me but I was not ready for the desert.

The desert was ready for me but I was not ready for the desert.

I stand at the border of Mexico and the United States trying to get a photo by Crazy Cook terminus in which I’m happy with. I am tired and my

May 10, 2025 : Scorpion Queen
How I prepared for entering US immigration for my thru hike as an international hiker

How I prepared for entering US immigration for my thru hike as an international hiker

I made it into Denver! After many sleepless nights, reading lots of horror stories of people who got turned away, I was an absolute

Apr 26, 2025 : Scorpion Queen
Packing for my fears: The Electronics I will be bringing on the CDT

Packing for my fears: The Electronics I will be bringing on the CDT

The Electronics I will be bringing on the Continental Divide Trail are: Garmin InReach Mini 2 iPhone 13 2 x 10000mAh Veektomx powerbank

Apr 23, 2025 : Scorpion Queen
My Ultralight Gear Journey

My Ultralight Gear Journey

On the Appalachian Trail I finally achieved the sub 10lb base weight of my dreams with a tiny little Pa’lante pack. Every time someone would mention

Mar 29, 2025 : Scorpion Queen
Thru hiking with fibromyalgia and what its taught me about mind over body

Thru hiking with fibromyalgia and what its taught me about mind over body

What is fibromyalgia? When I tell someone I have fibromyalgia their face often draws a blank, including medical professionals. There is still little

Mar 13, 2025 : Scorpion Queen
5 affordable pieces of gear I will absolutely without a doubt be carrying on the Continental Divide Trail.

5 affordable pieces of gear I will absolutely without a doubt be carrying on the Continental Divide Trail.

It’s me, Scorpion Queen, the absolute hiking disaster! Remember when a saber toothed rat ate my pack one night on the Appalachian Trail? Or when ALL

Feb 18, 2025 : Scorpion Queen