Kodak

Hi! I'm Amber, but some of my friends call me "Kodak." As a kid, I loved everything about the woods. Hiking, camping, the whole nine. I can't explain it, but it was the only place I felt I could relax, the only place where things felt still. Several years ago, I found myself across the country in the great southwest! I was alone, broke, and bored.. and that's when I reconnected with hiking and camping. What I thought would be a temporary hyper-fixation has all but taken over my life and as it has, evolved into a deep love for backpacking. I am now 31, married, and back in my old home state of New York, always looking for my next adventure!

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The Long Way Back To The Start | Tahoe Rim Trail Final Days

The Long Way Back To The Start | Tahoe Rim Trail Final Days

It didn’t feel real. In fact, a lot didn’t feel real at that time. I woke up feeling like the previous day never ended. I felt like we had taken a brief nap.

Aug 26, 2026 : Kodak
When Trail Magic Falls From The Sky | Tahoe Rim Trail Day 10

When Trail Magic Falls From The Sky | Tahoe Rim Trail Day 10

I woke up on day ten feeling comforted by the sun. I know the same animal (or whatever it was) that I had seen from a distance the night before

Aug 23, 2026 : Kodak
Things That Go Bump In The Night | Tahoe Rim Trail Days 8 & 9

Things That Go Bump In The Night | Tahoe Rim Trail Days 8 & 9

I’m starting to think that y’all are making bears up. My husband and I have hiked deep in the Adirondacks and now we’re here, in what is supposed

Aug 20, 2026 : Kodak
On the trail again | Tahoe Rim Trail days 5-7

On the trail again | Tahoe Rim Trail days 5-7

After arriving to Tahoe City and meeting up with our friend and fellow Trek Blogger, Palmer, we showered and walked a mile back towards the local

Aug 19, 2026 : Kodak
Climbing To New Heights | Tahoe Rim Trail Days 3 & 4

Climbing To New Heights | Tahoe Rim Trail Days 3 & 4

After hiking in fully exposed sun the day before, I woke up on the morning of day three praying for some shade. My legs were still bright pink and

Aug 15, 2026 : Kodak
When Out West, Do As The Cowboys Do | TRT Day Two

When Out West, Do As The Cowboys Do | TRT Day Two

Food is heavy. Pop-Tarts are heavy. And to be completely honest, I just don’t like them. So when we woke up at the Pony Express, we decided to

Aug 12, 2026 : Kodak
Why Can’t I Breathe? | Tahoe Rim Trail Day One

Why Can’t I Breathe? | Tahoe Rim Trail Day One

Sitting in the Reno airport, waiting for our shuttle was a new and exciting experience for us. All around us were people with backpacks. And I don’t

Aug 11, 2026 : Kodak
When One Door Closes | Long Trail Day Two

When One Door Closes | Long Trail Day Two

The morning of day two I woke up feeling nervous. The night before Liam had made several comments about his knee, which he had tweaked descending

Aug 7, 2026 : Kodak
Tough Decisions On The Long Trail | Day One

Tough Decisions On The Long Trail | Day One

Starting the Long Trail at the northern terminus almost feels like cheating. Most people hike 272 miles just to make it HERE, and here I am,

Aug 6, 2026 : Kodak
Vermont Long Trail | Ready or Not, Here We Come!

Vermont Long Trail | Ready or Not, Here We Come!

In just one week, Liam and I will be walking to the train station, getting dropped off in Burlington, a town I haven't seen since I was a child, walking to our hotel, getting shuttled to the approach trail, and then hiking over every 4,000-footer Vermont has to offer, for not just days- but weeks.

Jul 30, 2026 : Kodak