Leah

Hiking 2,189 for Girl Power! As a solo female trekker with little backpacking experience, I am setting out to show women that they (and I) can do anything. I always imagined a thru hike with a partner, but since none showed up I am going solo and stoked about it. Because conquering mountains leads to conquering mountains. Let's go

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What If I Lose My Socks?!

What If I Lose My Socks?!

Although long distance hiking will be a new endeavor for me, I have a lot of solo travel experience. However, every experience is ripe with mistakes,

Dec 19, 2016 : Leah
Why I’m Hiking

Why I’m Hiking

Oh what's that? I should introduce myself, give some of my backstory and my "why" lists before I dive head first into my non-gearhead

Dec 8, 2016 : Leah
Getting Through The Winter

Getting Through The Winter

When I lay still at night I can hear it. The small quiet voice inside of me. It’s whispering, but if I sit still, I can hear it. During the

Nov 30, 2016 : Leah
Confessions of a Non-Gear-Head

Confessions of a Non-Gear-Head

Confession: I am not a gear head (I know, wrong crowd to admit this to but I am practicing radical self-acceptance). Actually, I'm not really into it

Nov 28, 2016 : Leah
How To Give Yourself Permission

How To Give Yourself Permission

I reached for my sauvignon blanc, wrapped my fingers around the stem and took a hefty swing. I rolled my eyes back into my head while I tipped the

Nov 27, 2016 : Leah