LeonieHappyFeetLaz

My name is Leonie (she/her) and in 2023 I am going to attempt a thru hike of the Pacific Crest Trail. I have recently retired and have this incredible opportunity to travel and hike my dream trail. I consider myself still a newbie hiker/backpacker and admit that I have lots to learn, I am excited for this journey and look forward to sharing my experiences with my family, friends and blog readers!

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One month to go

One month to go

Resilience I'm getting butterflies in my stomach every time I think about my start date. The anticipation of starting a thru hike fills me with as

Mar 8, 2023 : LeonieHappyFeetLaz
What to do after a thru hike?

What to do after a thru hike?

It has been a while since my last post, and quite frankly I thought I had run out of things to write about! After all, what more can I address other

Feb 3, 2023 : LeonieHappyFeetLaz
Are You Bringing Bear Spray? And Other Random Questions for a PCT Thru-Hike

Are You Bringing Bear Spray? And Other Random Questions for a PCT Thru-Hike

It's been over a month since I announced to family and friends, that I will be attempting a thru hike of the Pacific Crest Trail next year. After the shock and disbelief, these are some of the questions I've received so far:

Dec 19, 2022 : LeonieHappyFeetLaz
Training to Walk 2650 miles

Training to Walk 2650 miles

“Just because you wanna do something doesn’t mean you get to do it. Life is chaos. Success is completely arbitrary. And confidence is everything.” by Gina Linetti

Dec 7, 2022 : LeonieHappyFeetLaz