Hey! My name's Kinsleigh! I'm 25, I'm from Dallas, and I like long walks from Mexico to Canada. In 2020 I hiked the Pacific Crest Trail, and this summer I'm taking on the Continental Divide Trail. Stay tuned for lots of ups and downs, and I don't mean just the mountains...
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The Continental Divide Trail: Colorado
Finally! We made it to Colorado. After the fire closures in Carson and Santa Fe National Forests, lots of hikers were forced to skip up to Chama,
Out of the Desert, Into the Mountains
The end of New Mexico. Goodbye desert, hello mountains.
The First 300(ish) Miles: New Mexico Desert
New Mexico has been testing me, but I've got some great friends and memories already!
The Last Shakedown: Eagle Rock Loop, Arkansas
For my last shakedown, I chose Eagle Rock Loop in Arkansas. It was the perfect practice for my upcoming Continental Divide Trail thru-hike!
From Human to Hikertrash
Transitioning from "normal life" in Dallas to life on a thru-hike is weird. I've noticed that I am slowly changing back into hikertrash as my start date approaches...
New Gear: What I’m Upgrading for the Continental Divide Trail in 2022
I'm trying out some new gear on this hike. Here are a few things I'm excited about and why I chose them!
5 Lessons I’m Taking with Me on the Continental Divide Trail
Thru-hiking is a whole new world. Here are some things I picked up along the way.
Here We Go Again: Hiking from Mexico to Canada on the Continental Divide Trail
After hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 2020, and some time back in normal life, I decided to hike the Continental Divide Trail in 2022!