Kelly

Hey there! I'm Kelly (she/her) from Pittsburgh, PA. I am attempting to hike the Pacific Crest Trail in 2022. Join me and my nonsense as I prepare to walk from Mexico to Canada.

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A Letter To Myself When The Days Get Tough

A Letter To Myself When The Days Get Tough

Trail will suck at times. I wrote this letter to myself in 2021 to serve as my reminder to keep walking on those days when I am mentally and

May 9, 2022 : Kelly
 An Honest Response to “Are You Hiking Alone?” From a Young Female

 An Honest Response to “Are You Hiking Alone?” From a Young Female

Nine times out of ten, this is the first question I am asked when I tell people I am hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. Luckily, many people are

Apr 27, 2022 : Kelly
How My Parents Are Training for My PCT Thru-Hike

How My Parents Are Training for My PCT Thru-Hike

Meet Kathy and Paul, arguably the best parents in the world from a very biased daughter. They have supported me through every crazy thing

Mar 14, 2022 : Kelly
5 Weird Things I Do To Get Myself Hyped

5 Weird Things I Do To Get Myself Hyped

By hyped, I mean it is processing what I'm about to do. Walking from Mexico to Canada is no joke, and neither are these things I do to mentally

Dec 14, 2021 : Kelly
PCT Permit? Acquired.

PCT Permit? Acquired.

First thing is first. My name is Kelly from Pittsburgh, PA. I’m your typical nature lover that wants to say "poop poop society" for 5-6 months. 

Nov 27, 2021 : Kelly