Howdy, I'm Kellie from Eastern Nevada. A forester by day and hiker trash part time, I'm sharing my adventures one leave request or weekend at a time. I'm thru-hiking the Southern Sierra High Route in 2023. You can follow my journey at The Trek and Instagram @nevada_pines. Happy hiking!
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Thru-Hiking During Fire Season: Information and Helpful Resources
Hey thru-hikers, it’s fire season. Many of us are thru-hiking this time of year because it’s prime time for backpacking! Makes sense. Unfortunately,
The Evolution of My Pack: Lightweight or Ultralight?
Hey gear heads! Yep, here’s another post about pack weight and gear. If you read my introduction post, then you know I got my first taste of
An Introduction: Cowgirl to Hiker Trash
Like many hikers, there comes a time when we start to crave something a little more. Something more than the trails, and something more in the backcountry. The time has come and I’m going to give it my all. It’s time to “cowgirl up”.